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Summary  
The documents detail FBI and judicial activities surrounding the trial of James Earl Ray for the murder of Martin Luther King Jr., including pre-trial investigations, witness arrangements, and logistical challenges. A "Look" magazine article is referenced, alleging a conspiracy involving Ray and an individual named Raoul, with claims of cross-border smuggling between the U.S. and Canada. The FBI conducted background checks on 100 potential jurors for Ray’s trial, focusing on associations with criminal organizations or prior offenses. Legal proceedings included debates over pre-trial publicity restrictions, court procedures affecting jury trials, and a fingerprint expert ordered to appear in contempt. References to Memphis, Tennessee; Kansas City, Missouri; Springfield, Missouri; and Canada are noted. Fragmented mentions of Stephen Luther Evans, a federal prisoner, and potential KKK ties are present but not explicitly linked to MLK’s assassination. A memorandum from Rosen to DeLoach outlines Ray’s incarceration at Missouri State Penitentiary, his escape (with conflicting accounts), employment at the Indian Trail Restaurant in Winnetka, Illinois, and activities in Montreal, Canada, including alleged theft from a prostitution house and interactions with RCMP. The trial of State of Tennessee vs. James Earl Ray was scheduled for November 12, 1968, in Memphis, with coordination of Canadian witnesses involving transportation costs and per diem payments.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (accused of murdering Martin Luther King Jr.)  
- Raoul (alleged associate in cross-border smuggling activities)  
- William Bradford Huie (author who wrote about Ray’s life and alleged connections to the assassination plot)  
- Harvey Klingman (witness interviewed by FBI regarding Ray’s movements)  
- Mrs. Klingenberg (employee at Indian Trail Restaurant associated with Ray’s activities)  
- Phil M. Canale Jr. (District Attorney General, 15th Judicial Circuit of Tennessee)  
- Robert K. Dwyer (FBI Special Agent in Charge, Memphis)  
- John W. Picotti (Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa)  
- Honorable M.F.A. Lindsay (Canadian official involved in witness coordination)  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee (central to the trial and MLK assassination investigation)  
- Kansas City, Missouri (linked to legal proceedings involving Stephen Luther Evans)  
- Springfield, Missouri (Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, referenced in prison discrimination case)  
- Jefferson City, Missouri (site of Ray’s incarceration and escape)  
- Winnetka, Illinois (location of Indian Trail Restaurant where Ray worked)  
- Montreal, Canada (center of Ray’s alleged consorting with prostitutes and theft activities)  
- Ottawa, Ontario (RCMP office involved in inquiries about Ray’s activities)  
- Toronto, Ontario (location of witnesses and logistical arrangements for trial)  

Key Events  
- FBI pre-trial investigation into potential jurors for James Earl Ray’s trial, focusing on associations with criminal organizations or prior offenses.  
- Legal challenges regarding court procedures, including a fingerprint expert ordered to appear in contempt and debates over pre-trial publicity restrictions.  
- Mention of a "Look" magazine article (November 12, 1968) alleging a conspiracy involving Ray and Raoul, with details about smuggling operations and alleged robberies.  
- Juror selection process for Ray’s trial, with the FBI reviewing files on 100 names for potential biases or connections to criminal activities.  
- Ray’s escape from Missouri State Penitentiary (April 23, 1967), with conflicting accounts of method.  
- Ray’s employment at the Indian Trail Restaurant (May–June 1967) and interactions with staff.  
- Alleged theft from a prostitution house in Montreal, Canada.  
- RCMP inquiries into Ray’s activities, including potential conspiracy involving "Raoul."  
- Coordination of witness testimony for Ray’s trial in Memphis, involving Canadian authorities and logistical challenges in securing testimony from individuals in Toronto.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Conducted investigations into Ray’s case, juror backgrounds, and cross-border smuggling allegations.  
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) – Investigated Ray’s activities in Canada, including alleged theft and potential conspiracy involving "Raoul."  
- Memphis Police Department – Involved in witness interviews and legal proceedings related to the trial.  
- U.S. Attorney’s Office (Shelby County, Memphis) – Requested FBI assistance in juror selection for Ray’s trial.  
- State of Tennessee judicial system – Oversaw the trial of James Earl Ray for MLK’s murder.  
- 15th Judicial Circuit of Tennessee – Jurisdiction over the trial proceedings.  
- Ku Klux Klan (KKK) – Mentioned in context of prison discrimination cases, though not directly tied to MLK’s assassination.

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