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Summary  
The documents detail FBI and law enforcement communications regarding the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and related inquiries into conspiracy theories, drug trafficking, and legal proceedings involving James Earl Ray (MURKIN), Robert Byron Watson, and other individuals. Key points include:  
- On June 25, 1975, Atlanta FBI SAC noted Robert Byron Watson’s claims about MLK’s assassination and narcotics trafficking involving James Earl Ray. Watson was described as an individual wanted by the FBI for alleged ties to drug networks. The FBI requested dissemination of a report (LIM) dated June 27, 1975, to the U.S. Department of Justice and Memphis Division.  
- On July 17, 1975, Memphis SAC Robert G. Jensen confirmed that James Earl Ray acted alone in MLK’s assassination based on his interview with CBS documentary researchers.  
- Atlanta Police Commissioner A. Reginald Eaves conducted an investigation into MLK’s murder in 1975, concluding no new evidence was found but requesting further federal review by the Department of Justice and U.S. Representative Andrew Young.  
- Legal documents reference James Earl Ray’s appeal (Docket No. 75-1795) in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, stemming from a 1975 conviction in Memphis. The appeal involved motions for extensions and briefs filed by attorneys including Mr. Livingston and Mr. Fensterwald.  
- Communications between FBI offices in Atlanta, Memphis, Cincinnati, and Ottawa highlight ongoing legal proceedings against Ray, with Cincinnati maintaining contact with the U.S. Court of Appeals.  
- Newspaper clippings and police reports from 1975 mention allegations of conspiracy, drug trafficking, and potential involvement of unnamed individuals, though these claims were not substantiated by official investigations.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray (MURKIN)**: Accused of assassinating MLK; subject of legal appeals and FBI inquiries.  
- **Robert Byron Watson**: Alleged informant with ties to narcotics networks; claimed involvement in conspiracy theories.  
- **A. Reginald Eaves**: Atlanta Police Commissioner who investigated MLK’s murder in 1975.  
- **Robert G. Jensen**: Former SAC in Memphis involved in the initial investigation.  
- **Mr. Livingston, Mr. Fensterwald, and Mrs. Lesar**: Attorneys associated with Ray’s legal appeals.  

Key Locations  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: FBI SAC office; site of police investigations and commissioner Eaves’ inquiry.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Location of MLK’s assassination and key legal proceedings.  
- **Cincinnati, Ohio**: U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit where Ray’s appeal was processed.  
- **Ottawa, Canada**: RCMP communications referenced in FBI correspondence.  

Key Events  
- 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by James Earl Ray (MURKIN).  
- 1975 Atlanta Police investigation led by A. Reginald Eaves into MLK’s murder.  
- Legal appeals and court proceedings against James Earl Ray in the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.  
- FBI and law enforcement inquiries into conspiracy theories, drug trafficking, and potential involvement of unnamed individuals.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations and coordinated with local agencies.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Requested review of MLK assassination case for potential injustices.  
- **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)**: Engaged in communications with FBI regarding Ray’s legal status.  
- **Atlanta Police Department**: Conducted internal investigation into MLK’s murder.

MLK Declassified Files

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