Jacob Horton
American businessman
About Jacob Horton
Jacob Horton was an American.
Jacob "Jake" Horton (died April 10, 1989) was a senior vice-president of Southern Company's Gulf Power unit, killed when a corporate airplane caught fire and crashed into a Pensacola apartment complex, shortly after takeoff from Pensacola, Florida. Journalist Greg Palast has alleged that Horton was murdered by the corporation, in order to prevent him from accusing the board of directors of making illegal payments to politicians.
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Who was Jacob Horton?
American businessman
When did Jacob Horton die?
Jacob Horton died on 10 April 1989.
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Jacob Horton was American.
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