</s>FD. 245 (REV. 4:13:60) H. S. Department of Justice (MATERIAL MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILED) (CERTIFICATION NO. 10-270772) - - - FEDERAL BUREAU INTRODU'N. VALUE, INTRODUCTION. ACHIVES, NATIONAL INVESTIGATION'S. I DO NOT DESTROY! NO NO NO DESTROOM. I DO PRINT RMMMY IIST. of 19-7-4-4.4-1-1007-1/1007 0/0/4 2/11/19 INVESTIGATIOHN'S! I.E. Volume Number 5 Series: 33.4 Flaxe Bureau File Number 4/4-3896/ Bureau File Number 44-4/4/14/14 See also Nos. 4/11-114 44-11/14 Fied Kuperto ENTIRE FILE REVIEWED 44-114 Mares FOR HISTORICAL 44-144 Ezirruts. DECLASSIFICATION 44-111/14 Thawt to Martin Jucher King Jr. 44-1111 Savesgater of Carl Murphy, Jr. et al/KKK 44-1.4/11A FD 3025'5 C.S. C.3 -n/114/101 SP.1 C.K.Kft DUNY WALES 10-370772 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The text contains fragmented discussions about James Earl Ray’s trial for the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including his guilty plea, sentencing to 99 years in prison, and related legal proceedings. It references FBI investigations into potential conspiracies and evidence collection (e.g., rifle analysis). Mentions include Ray’s travel plans, passport acquisition, and interactions with officials like Judge W. Preston Battle. The text also touches on public skepticism about the trial’s legitimacy, questions about Ray’s motives, and claims of potential conspiracies. References to declassified documents under Executive Order 14776 are noted, along with mentions of legal challenges and media coverage from outlets like the Chicago Sun Times and Associated Press.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Confessed killer of Dr. King, sentenced to 99 years in prison.  
- Judge W. Preston Battle: Memphis Criminal Court judge involved in Ray’s trial.  
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Victim of the assassination.  
- Mrs. Corretia King: Widow of Dr. King, referenced in discussions about the case.  
- Perry Beasley: Deputy Attorney involved in presenting evidence.  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Site of the assassination and trial.  
- Toronto, Canada: Mentioned as a location where Ray obtained a passport.  
- Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee State Prison where Ray was incarcerated.  
- Atlanta, Birmingham, and other U.S. cities: Referenced in travel and investigation details.  

Key Events  
- Trial of James Earl Ray for Dr. King’s assassination, resulting in a guilty plea and 99-year sentence.  
- FBI investigations into potential conspiracies and evidence collection (e.g., rifle analysis).  
- Public debates over the trial’s legitimacy and whether Ray acted alone or as part of a plot.  
- Legal proceedings involving the Justice Department and Senate subcommittee reviews.  
- Ray’s passport acquisition in Toronto and travel plans post-assassination.  

Key Organizations  
- FBI: Involved in investigations and evidence collection.  
- U.S. Justice Department: Mentioned in context of legal proceedings and declassified documents.  
- Senate Subcommittee: Referenced in discussions about reviewing the case.  
- Media outlets (e.g., Chicago Sun Times, Associated Press): Covered trial developments and public reactions.

MLK Declassified Files

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