The Trump Administration released over 230,000 pages of FBI documents pertaining to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., including memos and foreign intelligence cables. The documents provide insights into the FBI's investigation and James Earl Ray, who confessed to the assassination. King's family urged the public to understand the historical context of the files, emphasizing their belief that Ray was not solely responsible. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard labeled the release a significant move towards transparency, fulfilling an Executive Order demanding the declassification of assassination records.
The release includes more than 230,000 pages of records detailing the FBI's investigation into King's assassination, including internal bureau memos and previously unpublished material related to James Earl Ray.
King's family released a statement urging the public to view the files within their full historical context, reiterating their belief that Ray was not solely responsible for King's death.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard described the release as a historic step that fulfills President Trump's Executive Order directing agencies to declassify and publish assassination records.
The American people have waited nearly sixty years to see the full scope of the federal government's investigation into Dr. King's assassination, ensuring that no stone is left unturned.
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