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Summary  
The document contains fragmented records of FBI investigations into alleged assassination plots against Martin Luther King Jr., including interactions with federal agencies, congressional committees, and local law enforcement in Kentucky and Tennessee. References include a 1977 FBI inquiry involving Clifton L. Baird, a retired Louisville police officer, who allegedly provided information about a conspiracy to kill Dr. King. The investigation was linked to broader efforts by the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) to address allegations surrounding MLK’s assassination in Memphis on April 4, 1968. The text notes attempts by federal agents to interview Baird, his refusal to cooperate due to threats, and mentions of other suspects such as Frank Libertorio and James Earl Ray. Financial claims involving [SSN REDACTED] and unspecified sums are referenced, alongside complaints about police officer involvement in incidents tied to Dr. King. The House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) is mentioned as a potential recipient of information from witnesses like Baird. Some sections contain garbled text or redacted numbers, including possible social security numbers.  

Key People  
- **Clifton L. Baird**: Retired Louisville Police Department officer interviewed by FBI in March 1977 regarding alleged misconduct and conspiracy claims.  
- **M.G. Snyder**: U.S. Congressman from Kentucky who raised concerns about a police plot against Dr. King.  
- **Frank Libertorio**: Suspect in the assassination plot with ties to Memphis and unknown business interests.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspected assassin of MLK, referenced in documents as a subject of investigation.  
- **Otis Moore**: Publisher in San Juan, Puerto Rico, who claimed knowledge of MLK’s assassination and alleged attempts to be hired for the crime.  
- **Luther L. Luthor**: Allegedly associated with Baird’s past work at the Louisville Police Department.  
- **Eddie Evans**: House of Representatives Committee member coordinating with law enforcement on the investigation.  
- **George Long, Jr.**: Local U.S. Attorney involved in the case.  

Key Locations  
- **Louisville, Kentucky**: Site of FBI interviews with Baird and home to Snyder; also referenced as a location for police investigations.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Location of MLK’s assassination on April 4, 1968, central to the investigation.  
- **Covington, Kentucky**: Mentioned in connection with a police complaint involving a officer.  
- **San Juan, Puerto Rico**: Otis Moore’s location; referenced as a site of alleged information about the assassination.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Headquarters for the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) and federal agencies.  

Key Events  
- **March 25–29, 1977**: FBI attempts to interview Clifton L. Baird, who refused cooperation and claimed threats; DOJ authorized investigation into his alleged misconduct.  
- **April 4, 1968**: MLK’s assassination in Memphis, Tennessee, which is central to the inquiry.  
- **House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)**: Mentioned as a body potentially reviewing information from witnesses like Baird.  
- **FBI interviews and communications**: Included internal FBI discussions, witness interactions, and attempts to contact sources such as Otis Moore.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into alleged plots against MLK, including interviews with Baird and coordination with DOJ.  
- **Department of Justice (DOJ)**: Oversaw the investigation and provided directives to the FBI.  
- **House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)**: Referenced as a potential recipient of information from witnesses.  
- **Louisville Police Department**: Involved in allegations of misconduct and conspiracy tied to Dr. King.  
- **United States Attorney’s Office**: Mentioned in context of legal proceedings and witness interactions.

MLK Declassified Files

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