</s>PD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) FBI Date: 9/11/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) AIR TEL AM (Priority) Via TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (44-38861) FROM: SAC, MEMPHIS (44 -3887) MURKIN There are enclosed original and one copy of clipping from 9/1/68 issue of "Commercial Appeal" newspaper, Memphis, captioned "Book Foos Pay's Defense, "Hue Declares." The publicity received by WILLIAM BRADFORD HUE as reflected in attached news clipping appears to be just the beginning of releases to be made by HUEI for connection with publicity for his fathomning book on the LIC of JAMES EARL RAY. Undoubtedly, HUE will be researching in preparation for writing this book and he immediately hills research in preparation for writing the book and h. will be making news releases in other sections of the U.S. 3) BUREAU (Enc. 2 (RM) EX-100 1 MEMPHIS RFPB-BN (4) REC 4 / 1 SEP 3: 1958 -2-7-78 JTANm reel Hue 1-30-79 C.C. 5.5.SEF231968.00 Approved: Special Agent in Charge Sent Per 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI records from September 1968 related to James Earl Ray’s incarceration at Shelby County Jail, his legal proceedings, and investigative protocols. Mentions include Ray’s alleged treatment in custody, references to surveillance equipment (microphones) in the jail, and a contempt of court charge against a journalist (possibly Arthur Hanes or T. Hay). The FBI outlines procedures for coordinating with laboratory examiners and field divisions to gather evidence and witnesses for a trial linked to Ray’s case. Unclear references to "red lights," "TV screens," and "blood plasma" suggest possible prison conditions or surveillance activities. A separate section notes a hearing scheduled for September 7, 1968, in Judge Preston Battle’s court, with implications for privacy rights and trial procedures.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (inmate at Shelby County Jail)  
- Arthur Hanes (journalist; referenced in contempt charges)  
- T. Hay (lawyer or journalist; involved in legal proceedings)  
- W. Preston Battle (judge presiding over Ray’s case)  
- Charles Edmundson, Renfo T. Hays, Raymond (legal figures in court cases)  

Key Locations:  
- Shelby County Jail (Tennessee)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (court and media-related references)  
- Washington, D.C., and other cities (FBI coordination locations)  

Key Events:  
- Legal proceedings involving James Earl Ray’s incarceration and alleged mistreatment  
- Contempt of court charges against a journalist (possibly Arthur Hanes or T. Hay)  
- FBI planning for trial evidence review, witness coordination, and international travel (e.g., London, Mexico City)  
- Scheduled hearings in Judge Preston Battle’s court (September 7, 1968)  

Key Organizations:  
- Shelby County Jail  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Memphis Press (media entities referenced in legal disputes)  
- Shelby County Court system (including the Shelby County Courthouse)

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