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Summary  
The documents detail James Earl Ray’s legal proceedings following his 1968 conviction for assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including appeals, prison conditions, and conspiracy allegations. Ray was incarcerated at Tennessee State Prison in maximum security after his guilty plea, with officials citing safety concerns. Legal battles centered on motions for new trials, appeals, and challenges to solitary confinement, involving attorneys such as Percy Foreman, Richard J. Chatten, Robert W. Hill, J.B. Stoner, and Robert K. Dwyer. FBI agents investigated potential conspiracies, questioning Ray’s brother Jerry Ray and others, though Ray denied involvement. Court hearings were scheduled in Memphis, including a May 26, 1969, proceeding presided over by Judge James C. Eagin Jr., with references to legal filings under Executive Order 14176. Psychological evaluations noted Ray exhibited normal intelligence but limited interaction with others. Discussions about conspiracy theories and media coverage, including *The Washington Post* and *Memphis Press-Scintar*, were also referenced.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (convicted killer of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)  
- Arthur Faquin Jr. (Memphis Criminal Court Judge)  
- Percy Foreman (attorney representing Ray)  
- Richard J. Chatten (attorney involved in appeals)  
- Robert W. Hill (attorney asserting Ray was "duped")  
- J.B. Stoner (attorney for Ray)  
- Robert K. Dwyer (executive assistant to Judge Faquin)  
- William Bradford Hanes (attorney in appeals)  
- James C. Eagin Jr. (Memphis judge overseeing new trial motion)  
- Arthur Ashe (judge presiding over original trial)  
- Jerry Ray (Ray’s brother, questioned by FBI agents)  
- Harry S. Avery (State Corrections Commissioner)  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee (legal proceedings and prison confinement)  
- Shelby County Jail (initial incarceration)  
- Nashville, Tennessee (Tennessee State Penitentiary, legal filings)  
- Chattanooga, Tennessee (context for attorneys/media references)  

Key Events  
- Ray’s 1968 conviction for King’s assassination and subsequent maximum-security imprisonment at Tennessee State Prison.  
- Legal motions and hearings in Memphis, including scheduled proceedings on May 26 and May 30, 1969.  
- FBI inquiries into potential conspiracies involving Ray and his brother Jerry Ray.  
- Discussions about conspiracy theories, Ray’s alleged involvement, and media coverage of the case.  
- Psychological evaluations of Ray’s behavior and mental state.  
- Legal appeals and federal lawsuits challenging trial conditions and solitary confinement.  
- References to legal filings under Executive Order 14176 for document dissemination.  

Key Organizations  
- Memphis Criminal Court (jurisdiction for original trial and appeals)  
- Tennessee State Corrections Commission (overseeing Ray’s incarceration)  
- U.S. Supreme Court (referenced in discussions about appeal rights)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (investigating conspiracy allegations)  
- National States Rights Party (mentioned in legal arguments, though context is unclear)  
- Legal firms and attorneys involved in the case (e.g., William Bradford Hanes, Percy Foreman)  
- Media outlets (*The Washington Post*, *Memphis Press-Scintar*) (reporting on legal developments)

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