Meanwhile, the distinguished forensic coroner Cyril Wecht performed an autopsy on MLK in 1993 and testified in an on-the-record interview on his findings about the true murderer. The video of the interview was given to James Earl Ray's attorney, who decided against a trial.
But Sirhan's famous attorney, a former head of the California Bar Association, was indicted on bogus charges of stealing documents from the government, which threatened his whole career, including his license to practice law. He therefore waffled at Sirhan's trial, testifying that he deserved mercy because he had no memory of the incident.
How does the system work? asked Kreig.
It doesn't.
We need to come up with creative strategies and solutions to overcome such impasses.
As an example, Kreig questioned the grounds for intimidation such as Sirhan's attorney suffered.
Again, he answered his own question with advice to all whistleblowers:
Maintain relationships with former colleagues; remain active in beleaguered organizations; and seek out useful interactions.
A member of the audience reiterated earlier advice offered by the panelist Ray Locker, a reporter for USA Today and author of two books:
Documentation is most important in seeking out effective press publicity--this will provide an advantage over the public information officers;
Climb as high as possible in your search for knowledge and authority for irrefutable evidence; and
Offer a compelling story that makes sense; and ultimately, keep it simple.
Getting the truth out to the right audiences is the huge challenge whistleblowers should never shrink from.
Nor will they, by definition.
For a detailed review of a talk given by Dr. William Pepper at the National Press Club last year, see my OEN story "I have a lingering desire to see justice": Dr. William F. Pepper on the Murder of Three 20th-century Heroes," https://www.opednews.com/articles/I-have-a-lingering-desire-by-Marta-Steele-Assassination_Evidence_Heroes_History-170721-781.html.
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