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Summary  
The text details legal proceedings involving James Earl Ray’s conviction for the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with emphasis on appeals challenging his guilty plea, evidence disputes, and prison-related claims. Ray was incarcerated in Tennessee prisons, where he alleged health issues stemming from solitary confinement, including respiratory problems and physical deterioration due to restricted access to air, exercise, and dietary concerns. Legal documents reference rewards offered for information about the assassination, including $1,000 from Charles Quillin Stephens and $18,500 from Memphis-based entities. Ray’s legal team contested his conviction, arguing coerced testimony and procedural errors, while disputes over evidence, such as photographs and witness accounts, were highlighted. A lawsuit against Doubleday & Co., Inc. arose from claims the publisher based a book on false information about Ray’s case. Court proceedings in Memphis, Tennessee, addressed Ray’s attempts to withdraw his guilty plea and requests for a new trial or release from solitary confinement.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Convicted murderer of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., incarcerated in Tennessee prisons, seeking to withdraw his guilty plea and alleging health issues due to solitary confinement.  
- Charles Quillin Stephens: Individual offering $1,000 reward for information about the assassination.  
- Bernard Lassar: Washington lawyer involved in Ray’s appeals.  
- Percy Foreman: Attorney representing Ray.  
- William Halle: Assistant State Attorney opposing Ray’s appeal.  
- Harvey L. Gibson: Legal figure referenced in evidence disputes.  
- Warden: Implied involvement in Ray’s custody and medical evaluations.  
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Mentioned in context of the 1968 assassination, referenced in Ray’s prison statements about his condition during incarceration.  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Site of court proceedings, prison facilities, and the assassination.  
- Nashville, Tennessee: Location for legal requests and newspaper reports.  
- Cincinnati, Ohio: Court of appeals where some hearings were held.  

Key Events  
- Conviction and sentencing of James Earl Ray for Dr. King’s murder in 1968.  
- Appeals and motions for a new trial due to claims of coerced testimony and legal errors.  
- Legal disputes over evidence, including photographs and witness accounts of the assassination.  
- Lawsuits involving Doubleday & Co., Inc. and royalties from a book allegedly based on false information.  
- Ray’s attempts to withdraw his guilty plea, with court hearings scheduled in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1974.  
- Claims of health issues while in solitary confinement, including respiratory problems and physical deterioration due to restricted access to air and exercise.  
- Discussions about Ray’s transfer to federal prison and access to legal resources.  

Key Organizations  
- Memphis Police Department: Involved in the initial investigation of the assassination.  
- National Alliance of Post Office Employees: Mentioned in context of legal claims.  
- Doubleday & Co., Inc.: Publisher of a book linked to Ray’s legal disputes.  
- U.S. Circuit Court and Court of Appeals: Jurisdictions handling Ray’s appeals.  
- U.S. District Court: Involved in Ray’s legal proceedings and court hearings.  
- Prison administration (Tennessee): Overseeing Ray’s incarceration and health-related complaints.

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