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Summary  
The documents detail James Earl Ray’s extradition from the United Kingdom to the United States for trial in connection with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ray was arrested in London in 1962 following a raid linked to his father’s death, later becoming a central figure in the U.S. investigation into MLK’s murder. Extradition hearings involved legal disputes over whether the case constituted a political act due to its connection to civil rights activism. Evidence included a rifle traced to Missouri, linked to the crime scene in Memphis, Tennessee. Ray’s defense team, including Arthur J. Hanes and Arthur J. Jones, argued his involvement was politically motivated, while U.S. authorities maintained criminal charges. Legal proceedings spanned 1968, with extradition hearings scheduled for July 29, 1968, and a trial date set for November 12. Security measures at Shelby County Criminal Court in Memphis included restricted access and closed-circuit television coverage. Administrative records also reference media coverage, logistical arrangements, and court procedures.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (accused of assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)  
- Arthur J. Hanes (lawyer and former FBI agent representing Ray)  
- Arthur J. Jones (Ray’s defense attorney)  
- Roger Weeks (Ray’s defense attorney)  
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee)  
- Edith King (wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., mentioned in legal proceedings)  
- Michael Engene (legal representative for Ray)  
- Michael Maggore (attorney for Ray)  
- Arthur J. Hanes (individual referenced in legal context)  
- Ramon George Snyder (alias or associate linked to Ray)  

Key Locations  
- London, United Kingdom (Ray’s arrest and extradition proceedings)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (scene of MLK’s assassination; Shelby County Criminal Court)  
- Missouri (linked to the rifle found at the crime scene)  
- Wandsworth Prison (Ray’s detention in the UK)  
- Birmingham, Alabama (alleged connections to Ray)  
- Los Angeles, California (legal and investigative offices mentioned)  

Key Events  
- Ray’s 1962 arrest in London following a raid tied to his father’s death.  
- Extradition hearings for Ray to face trial in the U.S. over MLK’s assassination, with legal arguments framing the case as political.  
- Legal disputes over evidence, including fingerprint analysis from a London robbery linked to Ray and discussions about his mental state during interrogation.  
- Tracing of a rifle to Missouri, linked to the murder weapon used in Memphis.  
- Ray’s decision to return to the U.S. for trial, with security measures at Shelby County Criminal Court including steel plates around suspect cells and restricted access.  
- Trial scheduling for November 12, 1968, with procedural timelines agreed upon by prosecution and defense.  
- Media coverage of legal proceedings and logistical arrangements for courtroom operations.  

Key Organizations  
- United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- British Home Office (involved in extradition proceedings)  
- British Magistrates’ Court (handled extradition rulings)  
- Shelby County Criminal Court (Tennessee; trial venue)  
- Los Angeles Times (reported on legal proceedings and related events)  
- U.S. legal system (federal and state courts)  
- Federal authorities (involved in monitoring and security measures)

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