</s>FL-3G MR. MOSS LEE INNE c/o UNITED STATES'EMBASSY, REV. 1-5-68 100 WELLINGTON STREET, OTTAWA, ONTARIO. FOR TRANSMITTAL TO: DIRECTOR, F.B.I. YOUR FILE mURKIN RCMP FILE 6840-791-Q.60. BUFFILE 44-3861/ 0.00.ME STATUS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BRANCH R.C.M. POLICE HEADQUARTERS 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains a mix of fragmented legal and investigative records related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and subsequent investigations into James Earl Ray's trial. It references FBI and RCMP file numbers (44-4, 44-3886/0.0-ME), indicating ongoing criminal investigations. Mentions include a letter from Assistant Attorney General Stephen J. Follak declining an interview request about threats to MLK on April 4, 1968, and legal proceedings involving James Earl Ray, including his trial date set for November 10, 1968. The text also notes pretrial publicity restrictions imposed by Judge R. Preston Battle and references to William Bradford Hule’s articles and book about Ray, which were published under the guidance of counsel due to court orders. Arthur J. Hanes, Ray’s former attorney, is cited as a source of information for Hule’s work.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Accused of assassinating MLK; his trial was scheduled for November 10, 1968.  
- William Bradford Hule: Author of articles and a book about Ray’s case; his work was subject to court restrictions on pretrial publicity.  
- Arthur J. Hanes: Former attorney of Ray, who provided information to Hule.  
- R. Preston Battle: Judge overseeing the trial, who imposed restrictions on pretrial publicity.  
- Stephen J. Follak: Assistant Attorney General who declined an interview request about threats to MLK.  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Mentioned in context of court proceedings and media coverage.  
- Ottawa, Ontario: Address associated with Mr. Moss Lee Innes, a contact for the FBI.  
- Houston, Texas: Linked to Arthur J. Hanes and legal activities related to Ray’s case.  

Key Events  
- Trial of James Earl Ray for MLK’s assassination, scheduled for November 10, 1968.  
- Legal restrictions on pretrial publicity imposed by Judge R. Preston Battle.  
- Publication of William Bradford Hule’s articles and book about Ray, subject to court oversight.  
- FBI and RCMP investigations into threats related to MLK’s assassination (April 4, 1968).  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Involved in criminal investigations and file management.  
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): Mentioned alongside FBI in file references.  
- Cowles Publishing Company: Publishers of "Look" magazine, which published Hule’s articles under legal advisement.  
- U.S. Department of Justice: Oversight of legal proceedings and disclosure policies.

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_23-04-part_1_of_6.pdf

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