Over 230,000 pages of classified documents related to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) have been released, reigniting global interest in one of history’s most pivotal civil rights tragedies. The files, declassified under a 2021 executive order by former U.S. President Donald Trump, include FBI investigation notes, internal memos, and chilling claims from James Earl Ray’s former cellmate about a possible assassination plot. 🕵️♂️📂
What’s Inside the Files?
According to Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s Director of National Intelligence, the documents reveal never-before-seen details about the FBI’s probe into MLK’s death. Highlights include discussions of potential leads, progress reports on the case, and testimonies suggesting Ray—the convicted killer—may have had accomplices. 🧩🔍
Why Now?
The release comes nearly six decades after MLK’s assassination, which shook the world during the height of the U.S. civil rights movement. Known for his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech, MLK championed nonviolent resistance against racial inequality, leaving a legacy that still inspires activists today. 🌈✊
While the files don’t rewrite history, they offer fresh context for scholars and history buffs eager to unpack this Cold War-era mystery. As TikTok debates and Reddit threads explode with theories, one thing’s clear: MLK’s fight for justice continues to spark conversations worldwide. 💬🌍
