</s>104-10133-10344 PERSONNEL SECURITY PLEDGE AND RAME CHECK INFORMATION RELEASE 4.49yrg APPROVED FOR RELEASE 1993 CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM CIA HISTorical REVIEW PROGRAM RELEASE IN FULL 1998 CIAHISTORIAL-REVIEW PROGRAM RELEASE in FULL 1998 DATE OF LINTH PLACE OF DINTH DATE of LINTR DATF OF LIRTH In 19,60, National Agency Name Checks were conducted on the Subject with the following results: 19,6,0 in. 19.60,National Agency Name Cheeks were conducted. FDI ACSI ACS1 STATE PASSPORT CSC HCCUA 051 05/1/4 18N AFO DOC:C1 NINN P- POSITIVE N N- NEGATIVE IMMARKS: 7.7.98. RELEAS IP (P) (Rimald) Roger to 7.8.1 As a duly accredited representative of the Requesting Agency managed the understands that all personal security information released to me concerning the Subjects by review of his file, by meoranda, by copies of reports, or by the other means is furnished in strict confidence in connection with my official duties. Accordingly, I hereby pledge the following: 1. The information is for official United States Government usc only and will be handled in accordance with its classification. 2. The Information, the source thereof, the identity of the informants, and the collection methods will not be divided nor disseminated to anyone, except officials of the Requesting Agency named above on a strict need- to-know basis. 3. The informaton will not have be divulged in any hearing or board action without the prior written consent of the Releasing Agency. RELEASED BY (NAME) DATE FORM 19-69 2899 BNC PREVIOUS EDITION FOR OFFIOAL USE ONLY (1:12-43) 19-63

Summary  
The documents detail investigations into Gerald Patrick Hemming’s alleged connections to anti-Castro groups, U.S. intelligence agencies (CIA, FBI), and activities involving Cuban exile organizations. Hemming is linked to planning invasions of Cuba, training rebels, and coordinating with figures like James Garrison, Mark Lane, and Bill Turner in the JFK assassination investigation. References include a 1963 meeting at Santa Barbara involving anti-Castro planners and journalists, polygraph examinations, and CIA operations in Cuba. Hemming’s alleged service with Fidel Castro’s armed forces (February 1939–August 1960) and an unsuccessful mission from Florida to Cuba in August 1961 are noted. The text also references Project VEHON, SEAL, and a "sanctuary" in southern Arizona for fugitives. Investigations into U.S. neutrality law violations by Cuban exile groups, bombings (e.g., Long Beach, October 22, 1968), and CIA/FBI clearance processes are highlighted. Hemming’s legal representation by Charles R. Ashimann and ties to the Black Panther Party and Panther Publications, Inc., are mentioned.  

Key People  
- Gerald Patrick Hemming Jr. (also known as Jerry Hemming)  
- James Garrison (investigator in JFK assassination case)  
- Mark Lane (alleged investigator for Garrison)  
- Bill Turner (associated with HEMING and SAIL)  
- Roy Emory Hargraves  
- Frank Anthony Sturgis (Frank Fiorini) – Head of International Anti-Communist Brigade (ICAB)  
- Robert Kenneth Brown – President of Panther Publications, Inc., with CIA ties  
- Charles R. Ashimann – Miami attorney representing Hemming  
- D.D. Pangeburn and V.D. Pangerburn (Los Angeles contacts)  
- Captain Sosa (alleged pistol provider to Hemming)  
- District Attorney James Ghentation (New Orleans)  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California (Heming’s residence, sheriff’s office interactions)  
- New Orleans, Louisiana (District Attorney’s office)  
- Santa Barbara, California (1963 meeting involving anti-Castro planners and journalists)  
- Cuba (training sites, alleged service with Castro’s forces)  
- Southern Arizona (sanctuary for fugitives)  
- Long Beach, California (bombing incident, October 22, 1968)  
- Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (military base reference)  
- Boulder, Colorado (Panther Publications, Inc.)  

Key Events  
- Alleged CIA and anti-Castro operations in Cuba (1960s)  
- Planning of attacks on U.S. military bases in Cuba  
- Training Cuban anti-Castro rebels  
- Bombing incident in Long Beach, October 22, 1968  
- Investigations into U.S. neutrality law violations by Cuban exile groups  
- Meetings involving anti-Castro planners and journalists (e.g., Santa Barbara, 1963)  
- Polygraph examinations of individuals linked to Cuban activities  
- CIA/FBI clearance processes for personnel  
- Legal proceedings against Robert Kenneth Brown for alleged U.S. neutrality law violations  
- Radio appearances by Hemming and Ashimann discussing anti-Castro activities  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Cuban exile groups (e.g., Intercontinental Penetration Force, Movimento Insurreccional de Recuperacion Revolutionary [MIRR])  
- International Anti-Communist Brigade (ICAB)  
- Panther Publications, Inc. (based in Boulder, Colorado)  
- Black Panther Party  
- U.S. Secret Service  
- Los Angeles Sheriff’s Office  
- New Orleans FBI office  
- Domestic Contact Service (mentioned in memorandum reference)

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