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Summary  
The document contains fragmented legal and investigative records related to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., including lawsuits against individuals accused of involvement, FBI internal communications, and court proceedings involving James Earl Ray. It references a lawsuit filed by Robert Watson against Harold E. Coulter, alleging defamation and false accusations tied to the assassination investigation. The FBI is mentioned as withholding information from investigators, with Director Clarence Kelley denying access to evidence. Legal documents from 1975 detail appeals and motions in cases related to James Earl Ray, including court dockets, transcripts, and correspondence between federal agencies. A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by Ernest Leiter seeks bullet comparison photos and lab results from the investigation. The text also notes FBI surveillance of King and allegations of government obstruction in the case.  

The document details a 1975 legal proceeding involving CBS’s petition to access ballistics evidence related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. Assistant Attorney General Jewett Miller informed SA Bobby D. Blackburn that CBS sought re-examination of FBI laboratory findings by Dr. William Bradford, who claimed sufficient microscopic markings on a bullet could confirm its origin. The case was heard in Shelby County Criminal Court on September 26, 1975, presided over by Judge William H. Williams. CBS’s attorney, Newton P. Allen, argued the evidence was needed for a documentary, but Judge Williams denied the petition, citing pending appeals by James Earl Ray. The FBI’s analysis of the bullet and window sill markings, conducted by SA Robert E. Frazier (retired), was deemed inconclusive due to distortions on the bullet. The document also references Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests from CBS and others for forensic reports, including spectroscopic analyses and photographs of evidence.  

The document contains information related to the investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MURKIN) and associated legal proceedings. James Earl Ray was identified as the individual responsible for the murder, which occurred on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Ray pleaded guilty to the crime in 1969 and received a 99-year sentence. His conviction has been appealed multiple times, with the appeal remaining pending in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals as of July 7, 1975. The FBI investigation concluded that Ray acted alone, and no evidence of a conspiracy was found. Eric Starvo Galt, who purchased a rifle used in the assassination, was charged with conspiring to violate civil rights but was later dismissed from federal charges. A separate case involving Arthur Herman Bremer (WALSHOT), who shot Governor George Wallace in 1972, is also referenced, though it is unrelated to MLK’s assassination.  

Key People  
- Robert Watson: Filed lawsuit against Harold E. Coulter for defamation and false accusations related to the assassination investigation.  
- Harold E. Coulter: Defendant in the lawsuit filed by Robert Watson.  
- James Earl Ray: Convicted of murdering Martin Luther King Jr., pleaded guilty in 1969, ongoing appeal.  
- Grace Keller: Mentioned in FBI internal communications regarding the investigation.  
- Clarence Kelley: FBI Director who denied access to evidence during the investigation.  
- Reginald Allan: Individual referenced in FBI surveillance and harassment allegations.  
- Dick Gregory: Civil rights leader mentioned in context of the assassination investigation.  
- Ernest Leiter: Filed FOIA request for bullet comparison photos and lab results.  
- Eric Starvo Galt: Purchased rifle used in the assassination; charged with conspiring to violate civil rights but later dismissed from federal charges.  
- Bernard Fensterwald Jr.: Attorney for James Earl Ray, filed motions related to his appeal and trial.  
- Reginald Eaves: Atlanta, Georgia, Public Safety Commissioner who requested information on the investigation.  
- Arthur Herman Bremer: Shot Governor George Wallace in 1972; convicted of assault and attempted murder.  
- Jewett Miller: Assistant Attorney General, Memphis office, coordinated FBI and legal responses.  
- Robert E. Frazier: Retired FBI special agent who conducted initial ballistics analysis.  
- William Bradford: Forensic expert consulted by CBS, claimed 80% probability of identifying the weapon.  
- Newton P. Allen: Attorney for CBS, argued for public access to evidence.  
- Judge William H. Williams: Shelby County Criminal Court judge who denied CBS’s petition.  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination (April 4, 1968); central location for legal proceedings and FBI investigation.  
- Atlanta, Georgia: Home to Reginald Eaves and related investigative inquiries; also referenced in FBI surveillance allegations.  
- Cincinnati, Ohio: Mentioned in context of FBI internal communications.  
- U.S. Court of Appeals (Sixth Circuit): Venue for ongoing appeal of James Earl Ray’s conviction.  
- FBI Headquarters: Location where internal communications and evidence withholding were documented.  
- Shelby County Criminal Court: Venue for the 1975 hearing on CBS’s petition.  
- Birmingham, Alabama: Location where Eric Starvo Galt purchased the rifle used in the assassination.  
- Maryland State Penitentiary: Where Arthur Herman Bremer served his sentence for assaulting Governor Wallace.  

Key Events  
- April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.  
- June 8, 1968: James Earl Ray arrested in London and extradited to the U.S.  
- March 10, 1969: Ray pleaded guilty to murder in state court, received a 99-year sentence.  
- November 1971: Motion filed by Bernard Fensterwald Jr. to dismiss charges against Eric Starvo Galt; granted by federal court.  
- September 26, 1975: Court hearing on CBS’s request to re-examine ballistics evidence.  
- July 7, 1975: James Earl Ray’s appeal remained pending in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.  
- May 15, 1972: Arthur Herman Bremer shot Governor George Wallace in Laurel, Maryland.  
- September 1975: CBS petitioned for access to ballistic evidence in the MLK case; denied due to pending appeal.  
- FOIA requests from CBS and others for forensic reports, including spectroscopic analyses and photographs of evidence.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted investigation into MLK’s assassination and related cases; involved in legal coordination with prosecutors.  
- United States Department of Justice: Oversaw legal proceedings and court filings; coordinated FOIA compliance.  
- U.S. Court of Appeals (Sixth Circuit): Venue for ongoing appeal of James Earl Ray’s conviction.  
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama: Handled charges against Eric Starvo Galt and James Earl Ray.  
- Maryland State Penitentiary: Where Arthur Herman Bremer served his sentence for assaulting Governor Wallace.  
- Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS): Petitioned for access to evidence for a documentary on MLK Jr.’s assassination.

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