Fact Check: Martin Luther King Jr. watched his friends commit rape and did nothing about it.

Claim: Martin Luther King Jr. watched his friends commit rape and did nothing about it.

Verdict: Unverified (50% confidence)

Explanation: The claim that Martin Luther King Jr. watched his friends commit rape and did nothing about it is not directly confirmed by any credible source. According to The Guardian, the evidence for these allegations is considered shaky and there is reason to be skeptical about the claims. The Independent discusses the allegations based on FBI recordings, but these claims are not substantiated by direct evidence of King's presence or inaction during the alleged event. The lack of direct evidence confirmin...