</s>5. That an article in the, Tennessean, dated Dec. 22nd 1973, august'n that thoir is a move afoot by Federal & State buroncraats to ourreptitiously att- capt a removal of petitioner from his present jurisdiction, without regnor to due process of Law, to a Federal mental institution in, Springfield, Massachusetts. 6. That the State of Missouri, not the Federal Government, has alleged sue- ceeding jurisdiction over petitioner. 7. That petitioner received a back injury approximately thirty (30) days ago which prevents him from standing or sitting in excess of ten (10) minutes at a time, the nature of which would preclude his being transferred-a substantial distance without the possibility of improbable physical harm being done. 8. That petitionor has received inadequate treatment for said back injury and a transfer to Federal jurisdiction would obscure the negligence, if any, bot- won Federal & state authorities. WHEREFORE, petitioner pays the honorable court issue orders restraining the defendants from transferring petitioner beyond the instant courts jurisdiction, until a hearing can be held, as said reported transfer would result in law- odato & irreparable legal & physical damage to petitioner; that the court also overlook technical arrow horon- until petitioner can retain counsel which he is in the process of doing- since petitioner is domiled use of the prison law library. Respectfully submitted: plantiff/Petitioner A. Block H 654799) A. Mock Nashville,Toom. 37203. P.2. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The text contains fragmented legal documents related to James Earl Ray's trial and incarceration following his conviction for the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. It includes correspondence between Ray and attorneys regarding plea agreements, financial arrangements, and motions for court resources. Ray pleaded guilty to the murder in 1968 and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. The documents reference legal proceedings in Shelby County, Tennessee, including motions for court reporters, trial expenses, and discussions about his indigent status. There are mentions of protective custody at the Tennessee State Penitentiary due to escape attempts and administrative memos regarding his incarceration conditions. Financial details include disputes over fees, payments from third parties, and claims of insufficient funds for legal defense.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (convicted of MLK's assassination)  
- Percy Foreman (attorney representing Ray)  
- Hon. Phil Canalo, Jr. (judge involved in trial proceedings)  
- Warden J.H. Rose (Tennessee State Penitentiary)  
- Commissioner Luttrell (corrections official)  

Key Locations:  
- Shelby County Jail, Memphis, Tennessee  
- Tennessee State Penitentiary, Nashville, Tennessee  
- Brushy Mountain Prison (mentioned in transfer context)  

Key Events:  
- Ray's guilty plea and sentencing for MLK's assassination (1968)  
- Legal motions regarding trial expenses and court resources  
- Administrative memos about Ray's incarceration conditions and protective custody  
- Disputes over financial arrangements and indigent status  

Key Organizations:  
- Shelby County Court, Tennessee  
- Tennessee Department of Correction  
- Public Defender's Office (assigned to Ray)  
- Courts and legal proceedings in Memphis, Tennessee

MLK Declassified Files

190-hq-709_bulky_231_sec_008_ser_231_only-part_12_of_12.pdf

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