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The document contains fragmented reports from 1968-1969 regarding James Earl Ray’s trial for the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., extradition proceedings between the U.S. and Britain, and related legal challenges. It references missing witnesses, fingerprint evidence, and testimonies about Ray’s movements. Mentions include Ray’s alleged connection to a "room" associated with King’s death, his confinement in a mental institution, and legal arguments framed as political crimes. The text also includes unrelated administrative notes, sports court descriptions, and mentions of other cases or individuals without direct ties to the MLK assassination investigation.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (suspect in King's assassination)  
- David Calcutt (British lawyer representing Ray)  
- Roger Frisby (defense attorney for Ray)  
- Charles Quinn Stephens (alleged witness)  
- Dessie Brewer (alleged witness)  
- Frank Miller (individual mentioned in context of Memphis)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee (site of King's assassination)  
- Chicago, Illinois (legal proceedings and investigations)  
- London, England (extradition hearings and legal challenges)  
- Various unspecified "rooms," "boarding houses," and "offices" referenced in testimonies  

Key Events:  
- Extradition hearing for James Earl Ray from Britain to the U.S.  
- Legal arguments framing the case as a political crime or act of terrorism  
- Testimonies about Ray's alleged movements, including associations with a "room" linked to King's death  
- Mention of missing witnesses and their unavailability for testimony  
- References to fingerprint evidence and legal disputes over its admissibility  

Key Organizations:  
- FBI (involved in investigations)  
- British courts (including Street Magistrates' Court)  
- U.S. federal court system (handling extradition and trial proceedings)  
- Chicago Tribune (mentioned as a news source)

MLK Declassified Files

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