The press office at campaign headquarters was also denying the story, on the orders of John Seigenthaler. When Robert Kennedy checked in by telephone that night, Seigenthaler told him about the press rumor: “Guess what that crazy judge says in Georgia? He says you called him about King not getting bail.” There was a long pause on Kennedy’s end of the line. “Did he say that?” “Yes,” replied Seigenthaler. “But don’t worry. I…put out a denial.” After another long pause, Kennedy said, “Well, you better…retract it.”
