What was James Earl Ray's sentence for killing Martin Luther King, Jr.?

On March 12, 1969, James Earl Ray was sentenced to 99 years in prison for killing Martin Luther King, Jr.

What nationality was Sirhan Sirhan, the assassin of Robert Kennedy? Sirhan Sirhan, the assassin of Robert Kennedy, was a Jordanian-born American. He shot Kennedy, then a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, on June 5, 1968.
Why did Rosa Parks refuse to move from her seat in the white section of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama? Rosa Parks refuse to move from her seat in the white section of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama because of a combination of fatigue and principle. "I was quite tired after spending a…
Where did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., get his doctorate? Born in Atlanta, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-68) traveled north to receive his Ph.D. in theology from Boston University in 1955. He returned to the South to become pastor of the Dexter…
How many times did Jesse Jackson run for the U.S. presidency? The first black candidate to launch a major presidential campaign, Jesse Jackson ran twice for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. presidency, in 1984 and 1988.
Who are the rubberneckers and why do they cause traffic delays? The reporters' term refers to delays caused by overly curious drivers, those who crane their "rubber necks" to see a wreck. The phrase first appeared in print in 1896.
Who was Richard M. Nixon’s running mate in 1960? Richard M. Nixon's running mate in 1960 was Henry Cabot Lodge.