The Trump administration has released over 230,000 pages of FBI records related to the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., despite strong objections from King's family.
The files, which had been sealed since 1977, include surveillance records, internal FBI memos, and documents about King's assassin, James Earl Ray. Critics, including King's children and civil rights leaders, argue the release could be used to tarnish King's legacy and distract from other political scandals, such as the unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files. Supporters of the release claim it is a victory for government transparency and historical accountability.
Early analysis suggests the documents contain little new information, but their public availability has reignited debates over privacy, legacy, and political motives.
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