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Sansom faces perjury charge in airport deal

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Former House Speaker Ray Sansom steered millions of dollars to the college then later took a high-paying job there.

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The Associated Press

Published: May 27, 2009

TALLAHASSEE - Former House Speaker Ray Sansom is facing a new charge of perjury.

State Attorney Willie Meggs says Sansom lied to a grand jury when he testified that a proposed Northwest Florida State College airport hangar wouldn't be used for by any private entity.

Sansom steered millions of dollars to the college then later took a high-paying job with the school. Last month he was charged with misusing his position to help the school.

Also indicted Wednesday was Sansom's friend and Republican political donor Jay Odom, who had sought state money for the hangar. Odom was charged with official misconduct.

Meggs said his office was given a copy of a proposed lease between Odom and the school to use the hangar.

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