The scandal ultimately led to the ousting of Democratic Gov. Ray Blanton, who was never indicted in the investigation - but three of his aides were. However, questions have lingered about the ...

Ray Blanton’s administration. Samuel Pettyjohn was shot four times and killed on February 1, 1979, in what investigators described as “an execution-style hit,” according to a news release ...

Ray Blanton from office. It was nothing short of a coup. On Jan. 19, Gov. Bill Haslam will hand off power to Williamson County businessman Bill Lee, who will become Tennessee's 50th governor.

The scandal ultimately led to the ousting of Democratic Gov. Ray Blanton, who was never indicted in the investigation — but three of his aides were. However, questions have lingered about the ...

In 2012, Ray Blanton, the number 9 on the list of most corrupt politicians in US history was among the top ten corrupt politicians of all time. Back in 1975, Blanton was elected to be the ...

The scandal ultimately led to the ousting of Democratic Gov. Ray Blanton, who was never indicted in the investigation — but three of his aides were. However, questions have lingered about the ...

Ray Blanton during the clemency for cash scandal. President Nixon was a Republican and Governor Blanton was a Democrat. President Nixon abused the power of the presidency and obstructed justice in ...

Ray Blanton pardoning or issuing early parole to prisoners, according to investigators. After cooperating with federal authorities who were investigating Blanton’s administration, Pettyjohn was ...