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Why does it seem like each year around this time (Black History Month) the King kids are up and arms about his estate? *roll eyes*

 

According to news reports, Martin Luther King III and Dexter King has filed a lawsuit against their sister Bernice King over two of their father’s heirlooms. On Friday, in Fulton County Superior Court, the son’s filed a complaint requesting emergency injunction relief.  Due to estate agreements, signed in 1995, all property of the Civil Rights leader was to be assigned – and turned over – to the Estate of Martin Luther King Jr Inc. Dexter and MLK III’s lawsuit documents claim that Bernice is in violation of that agreement.  If found guilty, Bernice will be forced to hand over Dr. King’s Nobel Peace Prize and another sentimental possession, his “traveling” Bible.

 

Bernice insists that her brothers want to sell the items, which they informed her of a month ago.

 

“While I love my brothers dearly, this latest decision by them is extremely troubling. Not only am I appalled and utterly ashamed, I am frankly disappointed that they would even entertain the thought of selling these precious items. It reveals a desperation beyond comprehension,” Bernice King said. “Our Father MUST be turning in his grave.”

 

This is such a sad situation. Hopefully, the siblings can resolve this out of court and out of the public’s eye. 

 

 

Source: AJC

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