</s>it may be argued that people be- ing naturally suspicious, are apt to see conspiracies where none exists. Garrison has yet to prove his charges against Clay Shaw, and the world awaits further in- formation on the activities of Sir- han and Ray. This is not to say that the Mem- this and Los Angeles events are connected, even though they hap- pened two months apart, but ra- their that motivations and the mon- ey angle in each case are still shrouded in mystery. Accomplices, if any, remain undetected. The Justice Department has pro- mised that if conspirators are in- volved, they will be caught. The quicker, the better. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document details James Earl Ray's movements and legal proceedings following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. It outlines his alleged travel between Memphis, Tennessee; Boston; Canada; London; and Moscow from late April to May 1968, with authorities tracking his "in transit" status. Ray was charged in connection with the murder, and extradition proceedings were initiated by U.S. authorities through British legal channels. The text mentions potential charges of armed robbery and passport fraud, as well as debates over extradiation terms, including maximum sentences of three years for gun-related offenses. It references interactions between U.S. and British law enforcement, including RCMP investigations in Toronto and Scotland Yard's involvement in London. Legal processes such as court hearings, appeals to the High Court, and the role of court-appointed lawyers (e.g., Michael Dreden) are noted. The document also includes fragmented administrative records, news clippings, and mentions of unrelated social movements like the Poor People's Campaign, though these appear disconnected from the main investigation.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (accused killer of MLK Jr.)  
- U.S. Department of Justice (extradition requests)  
- British authorities (Home Office, Foreign Office, Scotland Yard)  
- Michael Dreden (court-appointed lawyer for Ray)  
- RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police)  
- Gom (possibly a legal associate or investigator)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee (MLK assassination site)  
- Boston, Massachusetts (Ray's alleged transit point)  
- Toronto, Canada (investigation hub)  
- London, United Kingdom (extradition hearings, Scotland Yard)  
- Moscow, Soviet Union (Ray’s reported travel destination)  

Key Events:  
- Extradition proceedings for James Earl Ray from the U.K. to the U.S.  
- Legal debates over Ray's "in transit" status and travel records  
- Investigation into Ray’s movements between April 4–May 1968  
- Charges of armed robbery, passport fraud, and potential civil rights violations  
- Court hearings and appeals related to extradition and trial logistics  
- RCMP inquiries in Toronto regarding Ray’s possible hideouts  

Key Organizations:  
- U.S. Department of Justice (extradition efforts)  
- British Home Office and Foreign Office (legal coordination)  
- Scotland Yard (investigative involvement)  
- RCMP (Canadian police investigation)  
- Poor People's Campaign (unrelated social movement mentioned in fragmented text)

MLK Declassified Files

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