ATLANTA — The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s children are locked in yet another legal battle, this time over the civil rights icon’s Nobel Peace Prize and his personal Bible.
A complaint against Bernice King was filed Friday by her father’s estate, controlled by brothers Martin Luther King III and Dexter King. Bernice King said Tuesday that her brothers want to sell the Bible and medal.
It is the latest in a string of legal battles between the siblings.
“While I love my brothers dearly, this latest decision by them is extremely troubling,” Bernice King said. “Not only am I appalled and utterly ashamed, I am frankly disappointed that they would even entertain the thought of selling these precious items.”
The complaint filed by the estate does not mention an intention to sell the items. The estate’s lawyers did not respond to e-mails seeking comment.
