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Summary  
The documents detail legal proceedings and media coverage related to the trial of James Earl Ray for the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which occurred on April 4, 1968. Key elements include court orders regarding contempt of court, legal challenges to media access, and discussions about Ray's defense strategy. The trial was scheduled to begin in November 1968, with multiple court dates mentioned, including a hearing on October 5, 1968. Contempt charges were levied against FBI fingerprint expert George Bonehead for allegedly violating orders related to the case. Media outlets such as *The Birmingham News* and Memphis newspapers reported on the trial, legal battles, and public interest in the case. The documents also reference Eric Galt, a man linked to James Earl Ray through alleged criminal activities, though his connection to MLK's assassination is not explicitly stated. Legal proceedings involved Shelby County Criminal Court, with Judge E. Preston Battle overseeing some aspects of the case.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Accused of assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  
- **Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.**: Assassinated on April 4, 1968.  
- **George Bonehead**: FBI fingerprint expert charged with contempt of court.  
- **E. Preston Battle**: Judge overseeing aspects of Ray's trial.  
- **Roy and Charles E. Edmanman**: Reporters involved in coverage of the trial.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of MLK’s assassination and key legal proceedings.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Mentioned in media reports and court filings.  
- **Shelby County Criminal Court**: Venue for Ray’s trial.  

Key Events  
- **April 4, 1968**: Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  
- **November 1968**: Scheduled start date for James Earl Ray’s trial.  
- **October 5, 1968**: Court hearing related to contempt charges against George Bonehead.  
- **Legal battles over media access**: Courts restricted reporters’ ability to cover the trial.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Involved in fingerprint analysis and legal proceedings.  
- **Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)**: Mentioned as an organization associated with MLK’s assassination.  
- **The Birmingham News** and Memphis newspapers: Covered trial developments and legal issues.

MLK Declassified Files

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