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The documents detail legal proceedings surrounding James Earl Ray’s extradition from the United Kingdom to the United States following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. Key elements include Ray’s detention in London, his representation by Arthur Hanes and Roger Frisby, and discussions about extradition appeals and trial preparations. References to FBI involvement, U.S. Justice Department actions, and British legal processes are present, including a magistrate’s ruling on Ray’s extradition. The text notes interactions between Ray and legal representatives at Wandsworth Prison, mentions of David Calcutta (a barrister), Frank Milton (legal counsel), and Fred Vinespassy (U.S. Attorney General). Some entries reference coded transmissions or administrative records with unclear context, such as "RECID-CIV RIGHTS" and "F81," potentially linked to FBI investigations. Unrelated mentions of Madrid, Spain, and a U.S. ambassador’s arrival are noted but not tied to MLK or the assassination case.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Accused of assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., detained in London, involved in extradition proceedings.  
- **Arthur Hanes**: Alabama attorney representing Ray, met with him at Wandsworth Prison.  
- **Roger Frisby**: British defense attorney for Ray.  
- **David Calcutta**: British barrister referenced in legal arguments.  
- **Frank Milton**: Legal counsel for Ray.  
- **Fred Vinespassy**: U.S. Attorney General who visited London post-Ray’s arrest.  
- **Home Secretary of the United Kingdom**: Mentioned in extradition context.  
- **Magistrate Frank Shillon**: Involved in extradition rulings.  
- **Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.**: Assassinated on April 4, 1968; central figure in the investigation.  

Key Locations  
- **Wandsworth Prison (London)**: Site of meetings between Arthur Hanes and James Earl Ray.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Associated with Hanes’ legal work and extradition discussions.  
- **United States**: FBI, Justice Department, and U.S. Attorney General’s office involvement.  
- **Scotland Yard**: Referenced in legal arguments.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Contextual reference to King’s assassination.  

Key Events  
- **Extradition Hearing**: Ray’s attempt to appeal extradition from the UK to the U.S., with legal preparations involving Hanes and Frisby.  
- **Legal Arguments**: Discussions about Ray’s case as a political crime, evidence, and conspiracy claims in the assassination investigation.  
- **British Court Proceedings**: Involving the Home Secretary and magistrate rulings on extradition.  
- **Ray’s Interactions**: With legal representatives in London and attempts to secure an American attorney.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Mentioned in coded records or administrative entries, possibly linked to investigations.  
- **United States Department of Justice**: Involved in extradition and trial preparations.  
- **British Home Office**: Referenced in legal processes and extradition rulings.  
- **Scotland Yard**: Cited in legal arguments.  
- **U.S. Attorney General’s office**: Fred Vinespassy’s involvement post-Ray’s arrest.

MLK Declassified Files

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