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Summary:  
The documents detail aspects of the James Earl Ray trial, including FBI efforts to locate him, security measures at Shelby County Jail, and court orders regarding publicity restrictions. References include the FBI spending $1.4 million on a global hunt for Ray, with mentions of a laundromat in Memphis linked to his movements. The trial involved Judge W. Preston Battle, who issued orders to limit media access and ensure fair proceedings. Arthur J. Hanes, Ray's defense attorney, criticized the treatment of his client, noting elaborate security measures such as 24-hour surveillance and restricted movement. Legal disputes arose over court procedures, including a committee formed to address publicity violations. The documents also reference Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination location, describing the house in Memphis where he was killed, including details about windows and basement access.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (accused of assassinating MLK)  
- Arthur J. Hanes (defense attorney for Ray)  
- Charles Edmundson (reporter covering the trial)  
- Judge W. Preston Battle (overseeing trial procedures)  
- Ramsey Clark (attorney involved in legal proceedings)  

Key Locations:  
- Shelby County Jail (where Ray was held)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (location of MLK's assassination and trial)  
- The Lorraine Motel (site of MLK's assassination)  
- Shelby County Courthouse (trial venue)  

Key Events:  
- FBI global search for James Earl Ray (1968)  
- Court orders restricting media access and publicity in the Ray trial  
- Security measures at Shelby County Jail, including surveillance and restricted movement  
- Legal disputes over fair trial procedures and jury selection  
- Investigation into MLK's assassination, including details about his home and the location of the shooting  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Memphis Bar Association (committee addressing publicity violations)  
- Shelby County Court (handling Ray's trial)  
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) (mentioned in legal context)

MLK Declassified Files

44-me-1987_hs1-852611265_72-04-part_5_of_5.pdf

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