</s>104-1030-10001 CONFIDENTIAL NO-98-76 ATM Chief, Domestic Collection Division (DIRECT) Deputy Chief of Operations (R) Watts/Wattach. 3 June 1976 Office of General Counsel (John Greene) /vattach Chief, Dallas Field Office (New Orleans Resident Office) Request for Guidance in Responding to Her Media Inquiries 1. As is apparent in the attached copy of a New Orleans mag- sine article, former District Attorney Jim Garrison and his Kennedy assassination theories are enjoying a revival of interest by local news media. It is possible that the New Orleans R.O.Y. be con- tacted by nesserman for comments on Garrison's charges, especially in tactical manner. For comments that the Garrison is more specific able to the Warren Commission. In the absence of any specific Headquarters guidance, we intend to respond to any inquiries by saying that that. Garrison's charge of CIA involvement in the and they still abound to those who are not to them in 1966, further. You may be able to suggest a better response than that, and if we hope you will share your thoughts with us. 2. We are somewhat more concerned about how we should respond to any direct questions concerning the Agency's relationship with clay Shaw, who is you know was unsuccessfully prosecuted by Garrison for whom you may have died about two years when Garrison referably as a route source of FPI. Despite the 30-odd con- active contact of Hunter Leake's during the period 1918-1956, pre- submitted as a routine source of FPI. Despite his local file tacts recorded on Shaw's contact card however, his localfile contains only three pieces of innocent correspondence. 3. Since we cannot determine the nature of PCD's relationship with us: We have four files, we would appreciate your summarizing it for us: to any news would also, course, welcome your guidance in responding to any new media question about our relation with Shaw, should they JFK ACT J. HALTCH MOORE 05-07-99 Attach, as stated RELEASE CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM RELEASE IN FULL E2 IMPET CL BY 0392829

John F. Kennedy, the assassination, investigations, or related individuals and events.

* Names of people: Jim Garrison, Harry Connick, Clay Shaw, Lee Harvey Oswald, David Ferrie, Jack Ruby
* Dates and locations: New Orleans, Dallas, Washington D.C.
* Significant events or activities:
	+ Former District Attorney Jim Garrison's investigation into the Kennedy assassination
	+ CIA involvement in the assassination, with some agencies involved in murder
	+ The Warren Commission's investigation into the assassination
	+ Clay Shaw's trial for conspiracy to assassinate Kennedy
	+ Lee Harvey Oswald's shooting of Kennedy
* Connections to JFK, the assassination, or related investigations:
	+ Garrison's investigation found CIA involvement in the assassination
	+ The CIA was involved in the assassination, with some agencies participating in murder
	+ The Warren Commission's investigation was compromised by CIA involvement
	+ Clay Shaw's trial was part of the larger investigation into the Kennedy assassination
* Evidence, testimony, or findings mentioned:
	+ Testimony from witnesses and investigators, including Garrison and Connick
	+ Documents and records related to the CIA's involvement in the assassination
	+ The Warren Commission's report on the assassination
	+ Clay Shaw's trial transcript

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