The July 2025 National Archives release included State Department records concerning James Earl Ray's extradition from the United Kingdom.
Sources
- National Archives Works With Federal Partners to Release more ... (archives.gov)
- https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2025/4087-pr-16-25 (dni.gov)
- https://www.easternshoreundercover.com/news2/director-of-national-intelligence-releases-historic-mlk-assassination-files.htm (easternshoreundercover.com)
- https://colombiaone.com/2025/07/22/new-records-martin-luther-king-jr-assassination/ (colombiaone.com)
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