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Summary:  
The documents consist of fragmented legal filings, news clippings, and court records primarily concerning James Earl Ray’s conviction for the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ray was convicted in 1968 and sentenced to death, later commuted to life imprisonment. The text references ongoing legal appeals, pre-trial hearings, and disputes over evidence in his case, including motions for retrials and challenges to his conviction. Mentions of MLK appear in the context of Ray’s legal arguments, such as "the slayer of Martin Luther King" and "for the slay of Dr. King," rather than direct investigative details. The materials include court entries from Memphis, Tennessee, and other locations (e.g., Nashville, Chattanooga, Birmingham), with dates spanning 1962 to 1969. Legal proceedings involve attorneys like Percy Foreman, Arthur Hanes, Richard J. Ryan, and William Bresford, alongside references to federal and state courts. The text also notes petitions for Ray’s release from maximum security, claims of mistreatment in prison, and disputes over book royalties and authorship rights related to assassination accounts.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (defendant convicted of MLK’s assassination)  
- Percy Foreman (attorney representing Ray)  
- Arthur Hanes Sr./Jr. (legal representatives involved in appeals)  
- Richard J. Ryan (attorney for Ray)  
- William Bresford, Mrs. Hines, Robert Kellett (legal or administrative figures mentioned)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee (central location for court proceedings and prison)  
- Nashville, Tennessee  
- Chattanooga, Tennessee  
- Savannah, Georgia  
- Birmingham, Alabama  
- Tennessee State Prison (Ray’s incarceration site)  

Key Events:  
- Legal appeals and petitions for Ray’s release from maximum security  
- Pre-trial hearings and motions challenging evidence or conviction validity  
- Disputes over book royalties, authorship rights, and contractual obligations related to assassination accounts  
- Newspaper clippings referencing Ray’s legal battles and public statements  
- Claims of mistreatment or wrongful conviction during prison conditions  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal and state courts (Tennessee, Memphis, Nashville)  
- Commercial Appeal (newspaper cited in multiple contexts)  
- Tennessee State Prison (institution where Ray was incarcerated)  
- Legal representation firms or attorneys involved in the cases

MLK Declassified Files

44-me-1987_hs1-852611265_73-05-part_2_of_2.pdf

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