The July 2025 National Archives release included State Department records concerning James Earl Ray's extradition from the United Kingdom.
Notes on verification
Corroborated by DNI press release, National Archives statement, and independent news coverage, plus a declassified CIA memo referencing State Department cables on Ray's extradition. [tier=gold indep_score=0.867 clusters=3 claim_tier=notable]
Sources
- National Archives Works With Federal Partners to Release more ... (seed:conspiracy_and_investigation)
- https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2025/4087-pr-16-25 (corroboration)
- https://www.easternshoreundercover.com/news2/director-of-national-intelligence-releases-historic-mlk-assassination-files.htm (corroboration)
- https://colombiaone.com/2025/07/22/new-records-martin-luther-king-jr-assassination/ (corroboration)