The U.S. released a law enforcement interview with Jerry Ray, brother of Martin Luther King assassin James Earl Ray. After ...

James Earl Ray confessed to the crime in 1969 but later claimed he was set up. Many, including King's family, suspect a larger conspiracy involving other individuals or organizations.

He defended Ray in a mock trial on HBO in 1993 (Ray was found not guilty), and filed and tried the Memphis civil suit that found the government liable for King’s death.

Object Details Author Pepper, William 1937- Subject King, Martin Luther Jr. 1929-1968 Assassination Contents pt. 1. 1. The beginning-- 2. The television trial of James Earl Ray -- 3. The continuing ...