Who Shot MLK? Apr 5, 2008
The prison letters of James Earl Ray ... Eighteen months ago Howard Gotlieb, the university's director of special collections, quietly augmented the library's holdings with the prison letters of James Earl Ray, the man widely believed to be King's assassin ... The collection consists of approximately 400 letters that James Earl Ray wrote from 1969 to 1997 mostly to his brother Jerry. (The Atlantic Online)
US remembers Martin Luther King Apr 5, 2008
That's the cause for which he lived - and for which he died 40 years ago," he said. History of struggle The National Civil Rights Museum opened in 1991 at the former motel, which now holds most of the exhibits tracing the history of the struggle for equal rights. The museum also encompasses the hotel from which confessed killer, James Earl Ray admitted firing the fatal shot. Ray, who later recanted his confession and protested his innocence, died in prison in 1998. In Indianapolis, Ethel... (Aljazeera.Net)
Portlanders march in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., recalling his legacy and looking to the future Apr 5, 2008
hotel by James Earl Ray, sparking tears, protests and violence across the country. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Black Equity Alliance President Joyce S. Johnson Honors Dr. King, Calls on Bush Administration and Presidential Candidates to Address Black Unemployme Apr 5, 2008
Racist, petty criminal James Earl Ray shot and killed Dr. King on April 4th, 1968 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. King was thirty-nine years old. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
King's killer?Unanswered questions linger about Martin Luther King's assassin Apr 4, 2008
A year later, James Earl Ray admitted to being the assassin ... " Hired hand? The official version would later be that James Earl Ray, working alone, had shot Dr King with a rifle from the small bathroom at the rear of the run-down boarding house across the street from the motel. James Earl Ray confessed to the murder but then changed his story Jesse Jackson believes that is a partial truth, at best. "I'm convinced Ray was not the lone shooter ... The fact that James Earl Ray was able to get out... (BBC News -- Americas)
Sex offenders face net use curbs Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 06:57 GMT, Friday, 4 April 2008 07:57 UK. Sex offenders face website bans. (BBC News)
40 Years Later, MLK Murder Still Haunting Apr 4, 2008
" The .30-caliber bullet hit King in the jaw, severed his jugular vein and spine and knocked him to his back. There was little anyone could do but cover him with a blanket and wait for the ambulance. Jackson went into one of the rooms and called King's wife, Coretta Scott King, telling her she had better come to Memphis. (AP Photo/Jason Bronis)Jackson, seen at left, said he told her King was shot in a shoulder, though it was obvious he was mortally wounded. "I just couldn't say it," he said.... (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Lockerbie bomber 'should stay' Apr 4, 2008
" Megrahi is serving life for killing 270 people in the 1988 bombing. He was convicted in 2001 of blowing up Pan Am flight 103 over the Scottish town of Lockerbie. Bookmark with: LOCKERBIE BOMBER CASE RECENT STORIES BACKGROUND TIMELINE LEGAL NOTES RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites E-MAILED Global temperatures 'to decrease' Binge drinking 'damages memory' Perceptions 'affected by accent' Sex offenders face website bans US admits to Suez... (BBC News -- UK)
Strike 'may shut half of schools' Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 23:19 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 00:19 UK. Strike 'may shut half of schools. (BBC News -- UK)
Industrial action ballot at Sepa Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 23:59 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 00:59 UK. Unison members are being balloted on industrial action. (BBC News -- UK)
Grieving family's red tape dismay Apr 4, 2008
" Bookmark with: RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites E-MAILED Global temperatures 'to decrease' Binge drinking 'damages memory' Perceptions 'affected by accent' Sex offenders face website bans US admits to Suez canal killing READ Zanu-PF to discuss Mugabe future Global temperatures 'to decrease' Naomi bailed after row on plane Weekly world news quiz Death row Briton saved in Vietnam WATCHED/LISTENED 'Pregnant man' talks to Oprah Zanu-PF... (BBC News -- UK)
Graduate guidanceCan student mentors persuade teenagers to aim for university? Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 01:07 GMT, Friday, 4 April 2008 02:07 UK. How mentoring made a difference. (BBC News -- UK)
Bag-free bid rustles up support Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 23:50 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 00:50 UK. By Giancarlo Rinaldi BBC Scotland news website, south of Scotland reporter. (BBC News -- UK)
'I was falsely branded a paedophile' Apr 4, 2008
" could have cleared all this up and saved Mr Bunce his job, family and a lot of stress. I sometimes wonder how technologically adept our Boys in Blue really are.Mark, Warwick An extremely unfortunate story, but all credit to Bunce who has recovered well when many would have collapsed. The time is upon us where massive overhaul to the system is necessary, biometrics even DNA can and should be used, with the credit card companies footing at least some of the bill for research and initiation. They... (BBC News -- UK)
Men 'planned airliner explosions' Apr 4, 2008
" It is alleged the explosives would have been injected in to drinks bottles The jury was shown pages from Mr Ali's handwritten diary which make apparent references to how the bomb materials would have been got on to the aircraft. Mr Wright said the bombers would have used a syringe in the base of the bottles to insert the explosive material. The detonator would have been ignited using a metal wire, a small bulb or the flash from a disposable camera. The defendants are Abdul Ahmed Ali, aka Ahmed... (BBC News -- UK)
Fears over stray dogs law change Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 07:17 GMT, Friday, 4 April 2008 08:17 UK. Stray dogs have to be dealt with by councils in future. (BBC News -- UK)
Foetal test rules out rhesus jab Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 23:12 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 00:12 UK. Antibody treatment has cut deaths in newborns. (BBC News -- UK)
Families 'planning spending cuts' Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 00:20 GMT, Friday, 4 April 2008 01:20 UK. Families 'planning spending cuts. (BBC News -- UK)
Daily caffeine 'protects brain' Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 23:27 GMT, Wednesday, 2 April 2008 00:27 UK. Daily caffeine 'protects brain. (BBC News -- Health)
Fifty years onThalidomide is still a curse for some - but a blessing for others Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 08:26 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 09:26 UK. Thalidomide: a curse and a blessing. (BBC News -- Health)
New guidance given on autism care Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 12:44 GMT, Wednesday, 2 April 2008 13:44 UK. The public health minister has announced new guidelines on autism. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Georgia sees Iraq as Nato route Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 12:08 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 13:08 UK. By Neil Arun BBC News, Tbilisi. (BBC News -- Europe)
Police evict Tamils from Colombo Apr 4, 2008
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40 years later questions about James Earl Ray linger Apr 4, 2008
James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the killing but then denied it, claiming to be a fall guy ... Eric Galt, the FBI announced, was the alias of an escaped prisoner named James Earl Ray, and he was wanted for the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. ... "I think James Earl Ray was a total patsy," said Dexter's older brother, Martin Luther King III. "He was hired to move around the country to give the perception that he was following my dad. There was an elaborate plan with some levels of the government... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Naomi arrested after plane row Apr 4, 2008
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Hot Fuzz duo confirm third movie Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 14:38 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 15:38 UK. Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg joined Nick Frost for their first two films. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Cult film sequel shoot called off Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 11:57 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 12:57 UK. The original 1973 film was shot in Dumfries and Galloway. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hospital action over Fawcett leak Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 08:54 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 09:54 UK. Fawcett starred in one series of Charlie's Angels. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Nato allies 'must help pay' Apr 4, 2008
" In a separate comment, which is likely to anger those employed in the UK's arms industry, Dr Fox said that more military equipment should be bought from abroad. "I think we spend too long in this country pretending that we can afford a bespoke military when actually we require a lot more off-the-shelf," he said. Defence Secretary Des Browne announced last week that an extra 1,400 troops would be sent to Afghanistan - bringing the British presence in the country to about 7,700. UK TROOPS IN... (BBC News -- South Asia)
Sikhs protest against armour sale Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 17:09 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 18:09 UK. Protesters in Amritsar demanded the return of the armour and painting. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Friday Is 40th Anniversary Of MLK Assassination Apr 4, 2008
James Earl Ray was arrested in June 1998 in England and pleaded guilty in March 1969 to Kings murder. But he spent the remainder of his life insisting that he was innocent. (KWTX.com, TX)
Click for Full Story Apr 4, 2008
James Earl Ray later pleaded guilty to the assassination, and then spent the rest of his life claiming that he was innocent. He died in prison in 1998. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mortgage squeeze 'to get worse' Apr 4, 2008
Page last updated at 13:56 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 14:56 UK. Mortgage squeeze 'to get worse. (BBC News -- Business)
Obama's fans fear for his life Apr 4, 2008
It was the earliest juncture for any presidential candidate since the practice was introduced after the assassination of Robert Kennedy, two months after Dr King was killed by the racist escaped convict James Earl Ray. The prospect of Senator Obama meeting a similar fate is etched deep in the collective psyche of many American blacks, particularly those old enough to remember the events of 1968. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Iran claiming victory despite sanctions Apr 4, 2008
" US assessment Certainly a great deal of pressure on Iran was removed when a US National Intelligence Estimate concluded in December 2007 that Iran probably did not have an active nuclear weapons programme. This ended talk of an American military strike, though Israel remains unconvinced by the NIE assessment. Iran can probably go on defying the UN for as long as it wants. However, in the long run, it remains unclear as to what Iran can do with its "victory". It might strengthen the current... (Yahoo News -- Iran)
British actors dominate TV Globes Apr 4, 2008
" Other British successes at the Los Angeles ceremony included Sacha Baron Cohen, named best actor in a film musical or comedy for Borat. Screenwriter Peter Morgan collected the best screenplay award for The Queen. Babel was named best film drama, and Dreamgirls best musical or comedy movie, while Martin Scorsese won the best director honour for The Departed. FILM AWARDS 2007 ACADEMY AWARDS NEWS OSCARS SPOTLIGHT OTHER AWARDS NEWS HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible... (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
EU treaty 'in Britain's interest' Apr 4, 2008
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The Root: 40 Years After the King Assassination Apr 4, 2008
King deserveda better ending than one at the hand of a two-bit punk, but James Earl Ray is reallythe little man who killed the big dreamer. Michael C. Dawson. (Slate)
Martin Luther King: The Last Memories Apr 4, 2008
"All these questions should have been answered in court, but there was no court so you couldn't answer all these kinds of questions." He maintains that the convicted shooter, James Earl Ray, should have been put on trial so that the details of the assassination could have come out. The Aftereffects. (Time.com)
Nation: For some, M.L. King memories all too fresh Apr 4, 2008
James Earl Ray, a career criminal and prison escapee from Missouri, confessed to killing King and drew 99 years in prison. Numerous conspiracy theories have cropped up over the years, but none has been proven. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
MLK slaying stained Memphis Apr 3, 2008
James Earl Ray, a petty criminal and prison escapee, pleaded guilty to the murder. He died in prison in 1998. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Memphis workers pick up where Martin Luther King left off Apr 3, 2008
James Earl Ray shot him as King, then 39, stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel near the city's downtown. PHOTO GALLERY. (USA Today)
Conspiracy theories persist 40 years after King's death Apr 2, 2008
It found that James Earl Ray did not harbor "deep-seated racial animosity" sufficient to motivate the killing, but that he might have been lured by a potential financial reward ... "Nevertheless, the committee found no evidence that the substandard performance of the Memphis police in the aftermath of the assassination was part of a conspiracy to facilitate the assassination of Dr. King or the escape from Memphis of James Earl Ray," the final report said. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
New book claims government killed Martin Luther King Apr 2, 2008
James Earl Ray's brother claims federal government killed Martin Luther King- al.com ... James Earl Ray's brother claims federal government killed Martin Luther King ... For years, John Larry Ray has tried to reveal what he says is an uncovered page in history about his older brother's role in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. He always has contended James Earl Ray was a government "patsy," the fall guy for a sophisticated government plot. (AL.com)
Worst hair day ever involved a monkey Feb 28, 2008
But by the summer of '67, my hometown of Detroit was burning around us, and -- thanks to James Earl Ray, Sirhan Sirhan, and a war we were assured was winnable -- the shelf life on forever officially expired in 1968. Suzie Gale eventually became Suzanne Rubini, an Atlanta attorney with a lovely husband, two terrific kids and a major aversion to "Curious George." Because my cousin is a charitable soul, and because she understood that I would do a much better job of beating myself up than she ever... (CNN)
Heroes, in their words Feb 26, 2008
On April 4, 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was standing on the balcony of his motel room in Memphis and was shot and killed by James Earl Ray. The marker on his grave reads, I'm free at last. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Similar stealthy approaches to vegetables in kids' food has authors feuding Jan 30, 2008
He continued, "We're sorry that she is angry and hysterical, and because she's a three-name woman, which is what concerns me. She has three names. And if you read history, many of the three-name people do become assassins. Mark David Chapman and James Earl Ray.". On Jan. 7, Lapine filed suit against Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld. (Boston Globe)
Leaders See 2008 As Year To Build On New Activism Jan 26, 2008
The year 2008 being the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. King by James Earl Ray in Memphis is expected to illuminate the necessity for African-Americans to take inventory of their gains as a race in order to determine next steps. "This has been the year of the rejuvenation of civil rights activism," says the Rev. Al Sharpton. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Appomattox Christian Academy hosts King Day event that highlights 'I have a dream' speech Jan 24, 2008
King was assassinated by James Earl Ray on April 4, 1968 while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. News of King's death caused riots to break out in over 100 cities around the country. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Harold Light, 86; FBI agent was a trick shot Jan 22, 2008
resident, he also was the agent tapped by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to manage the extradition of James Earl Ray to the United States from London, where he had been arrested as the alleged assassin of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.. Mr. Light carried with him that day in 1968 an international warrant signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and Secretary of State Dean Rusk authorizing him and two fellow agents to take charge of Ray. (Boston Globe)
'We shall overcome' Jan 22, 2008
Can we get a James Earl Ray day. AMERICAN - Jan 21, 2008 10:06:55 PM. (Odessa American, TX)
Author Sues Seinfelds Over Cookbook Jan 10, 2008
Then Seinfeld added, "Mark David Chapman. And you know, James Earl Ray. So that's my concern," the lawsuit recalled. Lennon was shot and killed outside his Manhattan apartment by Chapman, a deranged fan, on Dec. 8, 1980. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Welcome to 2008 - and history repeating itself Jan 3, 2008
For more Americans than who would publicly admit it then or now James Earl Ray was no villain. Blacks, women, hippies all needed to be shown their place and they knew just the man to do it. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Chris Gugas, 86; polygraph expert Nov 15, 2007
Gugas twice administered a polygraph test to James Earl Ray, who was convicted of killing the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.. Ray was "the most nervous guy I ever had," Gugas told the Omaha World Herald in 1998. (Los Angeles Times)
Arthur Bremer, Who Shot Wallace, Is Freed Nov 10, 2007
James Earl Ray, who was convicted of assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, died in prison at age 70 in 1998, after serving less than one-third of his 99-year sentence (extended to a hundredth year after he and other inmates escaped briefly in 1977). He tried to have his conviction overturned a number of times, but never won release. (New York Times)
Museum's Racial Makeup Challenged Nov 3, 2007
James Earl Ray a small-time crook and escaped convict, pleaded guilty to killing King and died in prison in 1998. . (Newsmax)
Universal buys Sides' King book Oct 10, 2007
Universal Pictures has acquired screen rights to ``I Am a Man,'' a book Hampton Sides is writing about the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis and the manhunt for killer James Earl Ray. Deal for book rights and scripting fees reached seven figures. (Variety)
Celebrity scandal a hot seller on eBay Aug 1, 2007
And then theres that darker, creepier back room where you can buy pieces of infamy: a James Earl Ray autographed prison meal ticket ($225), a handwritten letter penned by wrestler and family killer Chris Benoit ($100), the domain name LindsayLohanBusted. com ($9. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Obituary: Tom Snyder, first late-late talk show host Aug 1, 2007
He also interviewed at least two convicted murderers from prison, Charles Manson and James Earl Ray. In 1982, Snyder's show was canceled after an attempt to reformat it into a talk-variety show called "Tomorrow Coast to Coast." The time slot was taken over by a young comedian named David Letterman. (International Herald Tribune)
Who's got style? You be the judge Jul 10, 2007
He developed a reputation for creative alternative sentencing, and gained notice after he was assigned to reopen the case of the late James Earl Ray, assassin of Martin Luther King Jr. The show is in its 10th season. Style: Blunt. (USA Today -- Life)
New life for 'bloodiest 47 acres' Jul 2, 2007
James Earl Ray escaped from MSP in April 1967, by hiding under a tray in a bread box that was loaded onto a delivery truck. A year later, Ray killed Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tenn. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Today in History Jun 10, 2007
Secondary Navigation. By The Associated Press Sun Jun 10, 12:01 AM ET. (Yahoo News)
Hoffmann making sure civil rights era not forgotten Jun 2, 2007
Seeing what remains of Bryant's Grocery Store, where a black teenager whistled at a white woman and later was murdered; the site of the Freedom School in Indianola that was burned down; and the room where James Earl Ray fired the shot heard around the civil rights world, are unforgettable. To many of these young people, it is a life-changing experience. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Exhibit showcases prison's connection to Jefferson City May 23, 2007
Notable inmates including the Young brothers, retty Boy Floyd, ed Emma Goldman, Kate Richards O'Hare, onny Liston and James Earl Ray have a prominent display in the middle of the room. hat's my favorite, there were a lot of famous people here, said Danny Reimund, who is studying history at Lincoln University. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
I think it's time to address some issues May 4, 2007
Commentary and opinion. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
