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On February 17, 1960, a warrant was issued for the arrest of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on charges of tax evasion.

He was accused of allegedly falsifying his Alabama income tax returns for the years 1956 and 1958.

Dr. King was the only person ever prosecuted under the state's income tax perjury statute.

In the preceding video Dr. King speaks to a reporter after his indictment and arrest. The original video can be found in the WSB-TV news film collection.

So on this day we celebrate the life of one of America's greatest heroes for his constant fight for human rights and equality.

Thank you Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.