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Summary: The documents detail legal proceedings surrounding James Earl Ray’s extradition to the U.S. for trial on charges related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Ray, arrested in London on June 8, 1968, agreed to return to the U.S. on July 5, 1968, after his legal team failed to block extradition. British authorities cited evidence linking him to the crime, including testimony about a "fatal bullet" fired from a rifle. The U.S. government emphasized the severity of the offense, while Ray’s defense argued for acquittal due to lack of intent. International cooperation facilitated his transfer to Memphis, Tennessee, where he faced trial. Fragments of text suggest incomplete records, with some details about legal motions, fingerprint evidence, and media coverage of the case. References to FBI surveillance of King and wiretapping activities are noted, though specifics remain unclear.  

Key People:  
- **James Earl Ray**: Accused of assassinating MLK; arrested in London, extradited to the U.S., incarcerated in Missouri.  
- **Coretta Scott King**: Wife of MLK; expressed concerns about trial fairness and justice.  
- **FBI Agents**: Conducted surveillance on Ray and collected evidence, including fingerprint analysis linking him to Memphis.  
- **Judges**: Arthur C. Farquin Jr. (denied new trial), W. Preston Battle (oversaw pre-trial proceedings).  
- **Legal Defense Team**: Represented Ray, challenging procedural irregularities and seeking to limit pre-trial publicity.  

Key Locations:  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of MLK’s assassination; location of Ray’s trial.  
- **London, England**: Where Ray was arrested in 1967 and held for extradition hearings.  
- **Kansas City, Missouri**: Central to Ray’s legal proceedings and media coverage.  
- **Missouri Penitentiary**: Where Ray was incarcerated during his trial.  

Key Events:  
- **Extradition Hearings (July 1968)**: British court approved Ray’s transfer to the U.S. after rejecting legal delays.  
- **Trial Proceedings (1968–1969)**: Multiple motions for new trials were filed, citing errors in evidence handling and juror selection.  
- **Fingerprint Evidence**: FBI claimed fingerprints found in Memphis matched Ray’s, though defense contested this.  
- **Media Coverage**: Newspapers like the *Kansas City Star* and *Commercial Appeal* reported on trial developments and public sentiment.  
- **Wiretapping Allegations**: References to FBI surveillance of MLK and discussions about electronic monitoring of civil rights figures.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted surveillance on Ray and King, collected evidence for prosecution.  
- **Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals**: Handled legal appeals and trial proceedings.  
- **Kansas City Police Department**: Involved in Ray’s legal proceedings and prison administration.  
- **U.S. Justice Department**: Oversaw extradition and prosecution under American law.  
- **Civil Rights Movement Organizations**: Implied through context, though not explicitly named in the documents.  

Note: The text contains fragmented or garbled sections, including incomplete dates, names, and legal arguments, which may require further contextualization for full clarity. Social security numbers are referenced but redacted as [SSN REDACTED] where present.

MLK Declassified Files

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