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An Act of State: The Execution of Martin Luther King Paperback – April 17, 2008

by William F. Pepper (Author)

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This definitive account of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination collects “an impressive array of testimony and evidence” to offer a new perspective on the conspiracy that changed the course of American history (Kirkus).

“We recommend this important book to everyone who seeks the truth about Dr. King’s assassination.” —Coretta Scott King

On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King was in Memphis to support a workers’ strike. As night fell, army snipers took up position; military officers surveilled the scene from a nearby roof; and their accomplice, restaurant-owner Loyd Jowers, was ready to remove the murder weapon. When the dust had settled, King had been shot and a cleanup operation was in motion—James Earl Ray was framed, the crime scene was destroyed, and witnesses were killed.

It would take William F. Pepper, attorney and friend of King, thirty years to get to the bottom of a conspiracy that changed the course of American history. In 1999, the King family, represented by the author, brought a civil action lawsuit against Loyd Jowers and other co-conspirators. Seventy witnesses set out the details of a plot that involved J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI, Richard Helms and the CIA, the US military, the Memphis police, and organized crime. The jury took an hour to find for the King family.

Now fifty years after MLK’s execution, An Act of State demonstrates the bloody depths to which the US government will descend to repress a movement for change.

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5.92 x 1.02 x 7.99 inches
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“We recommend this important book to everyone who seeks the truth about Dr. King’s assassination.”
—Coretta Scott King

“Passionate, disturbing, and well-researched.”
—Booklist

“Within the first chapter, An Act of State presents enough circumstantial evidence to raise questions about Ray’s involvement as the sole assassin.”
—Washington Post

“Pepper has gathered an impressive array of testimony and evidence that, even to determined skeptics, throws a major doubt over the state’s case against James Earl Ray.”
—Kirkus

“No one has done more than Dr William F. Pepper to keep alive the quest for truth concerning the violent death of Martin Luther King.”
—Ramsey Clark, US Attorney General, 1967–69

About the Author

William F. Pepper is an English barrister and an American lawyer. He practices international human rights law from the US and from London, and has convened a seminar on international human rights at Oxford University. He has represented governments and heads of state, and has appeared as an expert on international law issues. He is the author of four other books and numerous articles.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Verso; Updated edition (April 17, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1844672859
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1844672851
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.92 x 1.02 x 7.99 inches

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Excellent!

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2014

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This book is a real eye opener and I am so thankful for William Pepper writing it. Confirmed information read in other books about the other executions done around that time. Read again about some of the same people who were involved with the Kennedy murders and their tie in with the mafia. What a sicking time that was to grow up in, but grow up I did. Well written and lots of time and interest and energy went into the uncovering of this book, by the author and it shows through when I read it. This was a book that needed writing. Some times when a lot of time has passed one is able to better understand and to see more clearly the situation and people involved in an a bygone era. Fell that we have learned more about our own country and government and am nowhere as naive about American government as I used to be. Still believe in the Constitution it is a shame more of our politicians do not.

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Kittelvet

I think this is an extremely important book for everyone ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2014

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I think this is an extremely important book for everyone to read. I think that even if you end up not believing the authors point of view, it is still really important to consider the possibilities, especially in relation to other events that have occurred in this country since Martin Luther King's death.

This book seeks to provide actual evidence where possible, and corroborating testimony where possible, rather than just theories and "maybes". Most people in this country will not have heard this additional information. Most people in this country will not have known that there was a civil trial. Of course, most people in this country don't even know who was accused of killing King.

I disagree with some of the authors historical perspective on the swapping of religious power for economic over the ears of history, but I am no scholar, so that will just have to remain my opinion.

This book is much more than a "conspiracy theory" text. It should be regarded as historically important information that should be provided to all citizens.

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Mcgivern Owen L

It's Too Important to Ignore!

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2008

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This reviewer is an avowed conspiracy/cover-up supporter regarding the 1960s assassinations of JKK, RFK and Martin Luther King. He welcomed the opportunity to learn more of the MLK murder. Author Pepper's voice rings loud and clear: "James Earl Ray did not shoot Dr. King!" Unfortunately, in buttressing that statement, author Pepper over examines the evidence and overstates his case. Pepper tries to be thorough but succeeds only in being repetitive to the point of confusion. MLK's opposition to the Vietnam War and proposal of a Poor People's Campaign had angered too many powerful people who wanted him eliminated. It is totally unclear who those individuals might have been. Mysteriously one name that does emerge is that of New Orleans Mafia Boss Carlos Marcello, just as it also does, on the fringe of the JFK hit. The bottom line is that while Mr. Pepper may be a superior lawyer, he has failings as a writer of long and detailed prose. To his credit, Chapter 9 does attempt to marshal the supporting facts in one place-one ray of sunshine where more light is needed. An interesting sidebar to "An Act of State" is Pepper's unabashed skewering of Gerald Posner. GP is the Establishment's point guard in debunking any conspiracy theories, be they related to MLK or JFK. Pepper goes after Posner with a vengeance that can only emerge from the deepest sincerity. The final word here is that "An Act of State" is too important to NOT rate 5 stars. Potential readers are urged to focus on Pepper's efforts and not his results. Mainstream media (what a great term!) has ignored the MLK hit. We should be grateful that the William Peppers of the world have the intestinal fortitude to investigate and publicize periods of our history that many would just as soon ignore.

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Barnabas O'Collins

Fantastic telling of the real facts

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2016

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I was born in 1958 and have lived through JFK's, RFK's and MLK's assassinations. I have read dozens of books on the JFK case and came across some podcasts and this book regarding the MLK killing. Others have reviewed the book in detail and have spelled out much of the results. I am here to say that if you really want to know what goes on in the dark rooms of power and government, read this. MLK was an enemy of the state and had to be taken out. The network of surveillance, payoffs, recruitment and diversion are all interwoven and spelled out.

I won't try to tie it in with JFK, but there are similarities and a couple of things that will remind you of that coup d'état.

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john schorsch

So much we didnt know

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022

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A sad yet likely true unwinding of the forces that changed this country

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W. Coe

Every US citizen should read this book

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2011

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I don't believe that the fella "Tom", who gave this work 1 star below, actually read the book. How does he explain away the presence and the testimony from both the Fire Captain who let in the Army sniper team to the fire station rooftop, and the report from one of the snipers himself that 2 teams were operating that day?

It was proven in a US court of law that there was a conspiracy to execute Martin Luther King. The King family won a judgment from Lloyd Jowers, the only actual perp they could prove in court was part of that conspiracy. That a conspiracy existed was proven and is beyond reproach. That it was quickly forgotten by the mainstream media is as yet a mystery and unexplainable to me. 5 star work for content, however, 3 star for readability as you can tell that the writer is a lawyer: his facts and figures are jumbled and confused (much like a stream of consciousness) UNTIL he starts describing the court case, whereupon it becomes clearer and easier to read as he walks us through the testimony that arrives at the conclusion which Kings family knew from the start, which is the shocking yet proven idea that Ray was a patsy and that the US government had King murdered.

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M. S. Fair

Read this book, clear up the confusion.

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2020

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What I liked about this book is the honesty which William Pepper wrote it. His purpose was tl get at the truth lf who and why Martin Luther King was assassinated. He did an awesome job telling this story. If anyone is really, really interested in this story - get this book, read it - make up your own mind as to it relevance to humanity, secrets "service" and " freedom of speech ." You be the judge. My opinion? Great read!

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TiGeR

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A must read!

Dean Kelly

Quality book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2021

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An in depth look at the deceased Martin Luther Kings assassination and the mystery of what transpired that day.

David Myers

I highly recommend this book

Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2014

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An incredible book with the details, background, and references I've always needed to thoroughly understand this case. I'm very impressed. William Pepper is a warrior for justice and truth about the corruption of the American political/governmental system. I highly recommend this book.

Kasper Madsen

This is a MUST READ for anyone who has an ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2014

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This is a MUST READ for anyone who has an interest in historical events of this nature! Dr. Pepper tells an incredible story about one of the most defining moments in american hisory. He is a gifted writer and the book reflects his talent.

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noelf26

who did it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2013

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as i said earlier it was a job for the FBI, not a petite criminal like James Earl Ray, the information was not there for Ray

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