An Act of State: The Execution of Martin Luther King

William Pepper talked about his book An Act of State: The Execution of Martin Luther King. The book is about his friendship with Martin Luth… read more

William Pepper talked about his book An Act of State: The Execution of Martin Luther King. The book is about his friendship with Martin Luther King Jr., their work together in opposing the Vietnam War and on the Poor Peoples Campaign, and Dr. King’s assassination. Mr. Pepper argued that James Earl Ray, the man convicted of assassinating Dr. King, was only a “patsy” and that the men who conspired to kill Dr. King--at least one of whom is still alive--have never been brought to justice. Mr. Pepper also talked about the 1999 wrongful death lawsuit brought, and won, by the King family against Memphis restaurant owner Lloyd Jowers, on the grounds that he conspired to kill Dr. King. He answered questions from members of the audience following his remarks. close

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An Act of State: The Execution of Martin Luther King

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Program ID:
160769-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
San Diego, California, United States
First Aired:
Feb 09, 2003 | 12:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 08, 2013 | 1:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Feb 09, 2003 | 12:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 30, 2003 | 8:49am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 04, 2010 | 10:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 04, 2010 | 4:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 04, 2010 | 10:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 05, 2010 | 4:02am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 06, 2013 | 12:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 07, 2013 | 5:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 08, 2013 | 1:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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