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Summary:  
The document contains fragmented text related to James Earl Ray’s extradition proceedings and an investigation into his potential presence in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1968. It references a request by U.S. authorities for information on Ray, who was suspected of assassinating Martin Luther King Jr., and details a French police report from June 15, 1968. The report describes an inquiry into Ray’s possible presence at the Landoff Restaurant in Geneva during late April 1968, noting conflicting accounts about his appearance and activities. No conclusive evidence was found to confirm his identity or presence there. The text also mentions an arrest warrant issued against Ray for assault with a deadly weapon and suspension of assassination in the U.S., though no further details on the case are provided.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (suspected assassin of MLK Jr.)  
- Inspector Thomkins (Geneva police officer conducting the investigation)  
- Federal Police Division, Bern (U.S. authorities requesting information on Ray)  
- Mr. Francis Longbottom (operator of Landoff Beer Garden in Geneva)  
- Mr. Charles Landold (owner of Buffet de la Gare des Eaux-Vives in Geneva)  

Key Locations:  
- Geneva, Switzerland (Landoff Restaurant and Buffet de la Gare des Eaux-Vives)  
- London, UK (Ray’s arrest and extradition proceedings)  
- Washington, D.C. (U.S. authorities involved in the investigation)  

Key Events:  
- Investigation into James Earl Ray’s presence in Geneva during late April 1968  
- Request by U.S. Federal Police for information on Ray’s activities in Switzerland  
- Examination of hotel reservations and restaurant records to verify his identity  
- Issuance of an arrest warrant against Ray for assault with a deadly weapon and suspension of assassination in the United States  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Police Division, Bern (U.S. law enforcement)  
- Geneva Police Department (conducting the investigation into Ray’s presence)  
- U.S. Justice Department (involved in extradition and legal proceedings)

MLK Declassified Files

44-wfo-703_742153_10-04-part_1_of_4.pdf

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