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Ex governor Blanton and friends face string of trials
Former Tennessee governor Ray Blanton and relatives stand accused in a wide set of federal cases. Indictments charge mail fraud conspiracy and tax evasion linked to selling liquor licenses rigging highway bids and pardons for cash. Trials span April and May with multiple defendants including Blanton aides and relatives.
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Nashville, Tenn
Ray Blanton
Blanton
FBI
James Allen
Johnson City
Clyde Edd Hood Jr
T. Edward Sisk
Nashville
U.S
Charles Neese
Charles Benson
Highway Patrol
Charles Frederick Taylor
Chattanooga
William Aubrey Thompson
Gene
Jake
Gene Blanton
B&b Construction Co
Adamsville
Jake Blanton
Raymond Terry
Charlies Anderson
Hal Hardin
Anderson
Jimmy Carter