The Trump administration has released over 240,000 pages of FBI records related to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., defying strong opposition from King's family.
The documents, sealed since 1977, include internal FBI memos, surveillance records, and details about King's assassin, James Earl Ray. Historians and early analysts say the files reveal little new information, but the release has sparked controversy, with critics accusing the administration of attempting to distract from other scandals, such as the unreleased Epstein files. King's family and civil rights leaders warn the documents could be misused to tarnish King's legacy and urge the public to approach them with caution.
The move has ignited debate over transparency, privacy, and the ongoing impact of government surveillance on civil rights leaders.
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