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Summary:  
The documents detail FBI and international law enforcement efforts related to the extradition of James Earl Ray (MURKIN), a suspect linked to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The text includes discussions between U.S. officials, including FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, and British authorities regarding Ray's potential extradition from London. It references an interview with Robert Lawrence Russell, who claimed to have met GALT in New Orleans (1967-1968), a man he believed was connected to Ray. Russell described interactions at the Roosevelt Hotel, gambling activities, and alleged connections to Jack Ruby’s establishment in Dallas. The documents also mention FBI investigations into Ray's movements, including his arrest in New York City (September 23, 1967) and subsequent custody in San Francisco County Jail. References to MLK’s assassination are made through Russell’s statements, with claims that Ray was hired to kill him, alongside other public figures like President John F. Kennedy.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (MURKIN): Suspect linked to MLK's assassination; subject of extradition discussions.  
- Robert Lawrence Russell: Interviewed by FBI; claimed to have met GALT in New Orleans.  
- GALT: Allegedly connected to Ray; described as a black man with specific physical traits.  
- J. Edgar Hoover: FBI Director involved in extradition proceedings.  
- John F. Kennedy: Mentioned alongside MLK as a target of alleged assassination plots.  

Key Locations:  
- New Orleans, Louisiana: Central to Russell’s accounts of meeting GALT; locations include the Roosevelt Hotel, French Market, and Napoleon’s Bar.  
- San Francisco County Jail: Where Russell was held during his interview.  
- London, England: Site of Ray’s alleged detention; extradition discussions occurred here.  
- Dallas, Texas: Mentioned in connection to Jack Ruby’s establishment.  

Key Events:  
- FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s movements and potential involvement in MLK’s assassination.  
- Extradition proceedings for Ray from the UK to the U.S.  
- Russell’s interview detailing his alleged encounters with GALT in New Orleans, including gambling activities and hotel interactions.  
- References to Ray being linked to the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and President John F. Kennedy.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted investigations into Ray and coordinated with international agencies.  
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): Involved in extradition discussions.  
- Scotland Yard: Assisted in tracking Ray’s movements in London.

MLK Declassified Files

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