</s>on behalf of the defense in the CRIMINAL case hereinNATore mEnTioNed, For such often and further relief nf to do equity and justice in the premises which will save the well being of petitioner and defendant James EAN Ray and This he will ever pray. Bargotfully submitted, HudEit Camo Guitt petitioner, pro se Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the 12th dayof Sgptonale 1968. W.L. T. Tocan, Medical Center for the F.C.A. A.M.Aistenian Actinator, Faccord Clark' Daniel a Bueh P-17SUS-H Anthony J. Washado 1920 .- H. 1926 .- 14 .- 1 .- 120 .-- H

Summary:  
The documents detail legal proceedings involving Hubert James Putt, an inmate at the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri, who petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus to testify in the criminal case against James Earl Ray regarding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Putt claimed he was involved in the assassination plot and had knowledge of the planned murders of President John F. Kennedy, Dr. King, and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The FBI reports outline Putt’s psychiatric history, including diagnoses of paranoid schizophrenia and sociopathic tendencies, as well as his alleged criminal activities, such as threats against staff, illegal possession of lethal materials, and a history of violent behavior. The documents also reference legal challenges to Putt’s testimony, including motions by the assistant state attorney general opposing his involvement in the case. A federal court denied Putt’s request for a writ of habeas corpus on November 8, 1968.  

Key People:  
- **Hubert James Putt**: Inmate at Springfield Federal Medical Center; claimed involvement in JFK and MLK assassinations; diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and sociopathic tendencies.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Defendant in the MLK assassination case; subject of Putt’s testimony.  
- **Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.**: Victim of the assassination referenced in Putt’s claims.  
- **S. H. Crouse**: Warden of Kansas State Penitentiary, involved in inmate interviews.  
- **Walter B. Docking**: Governor of Kansas; mentioned in context of institutional records.  

Key Locations:  
- **Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, Springfield, Missouri**: Where Putt was incarcerated and evaluated.  
- **Shelby County Criminal Court, Tennessee**: Venue for the MLK assassination trial and legal proceedings involving Putt’s petition.  
- **Kansas State Penitentiary, Lansing, Kansas**: Site of inmate interviews related to Putt’s claims.  

Key Events:  
- **Putt’s habeas corpus petition (1968)**: Requested to testify against James Earl Ray in the MLK assassination case.  
- **Psychiatric evaluations**: Documented Putt’s mental health history, including diagnoses and recommendations for institutionalization.  
- **Legal challenges**: Assistant state attorney general opposed Putt’s testimony, citing jurisdictional issues.  
- **FBI investigations**: Included interviews with inmates and reviews of Putt’s criminal record, including alleged ties to Albert Anastasia and other violent acts.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Bureau of Prisons (U.S.)**: Administered Putt’s incarceration and psychiatric certification.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into Putt’s claims and criminal history.  
- **Kansas State Penitentiary**: Site of inmate interviews related to Putt’s alleged involvement in crimes.

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