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Why Justice Matters 2018: The Income Tax Trial Of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kelly Phillips ErbJanuary 15, 2018July 27, 2022

More than 50 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a leader in the civil rights movement, was on the receiving end of repeated harassment by tax authorities, including the IRS. He was eventually indicted by the State of Alabama: The result was surprising.

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Why Justice Matters: The Indictment & Trial Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Tax Charges

Kelly Phillips ErbJanuary 20, 2014July 23, 2020

We all know about the civil rights struggle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. But what do you know about his personal struggle? Dr. King was a target for government officials, including taxing authorities. Dr. King was criminally charged with tax fraud. What happened might just remind you why justice matters…

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