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King Assassination #496889

NBC Evening News for Thursday, Nov 30, 1978
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(Studio) Role of unidentified "Raoul" in King death, according to James Earl Ray, noted. Percy Foreman's doubt of "Raoul's" existence reported House Assassinations Committee's information Jerry Ray, brother of James, aided James Earl Ray in King death reported.
REPORTER: David Brinkley

(DC) Film of hearing shown. Jerry Ray's testimony reported [Staff cnsl. Mark SPEISER - questions Jerry Ray about his role.] Ray denial of involvement, but assumption rich Southerners had conspired to kill King reported [Jerry RAY - says brother had to be paid.] Jerry Ray's denial and/or failure to recall matters noted. [Ray lawyer Florynce KENNEDY - accuses committee of smearing witness.] John Ray said to testify tomorrow.
REPORTER: Bob Kur

Reporter(s):
Brinkley, David;
Kur, Bob
Duration:
00:02:00

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