</s>104-10104-10398 OGC SUBJECT KENN. Y ASSASSINATION-GARRISON OGX 68-1547 Executive Realty G.P. 32-33-4747 2l July 1968 The Honorable Richard B. Russell, Chairman Committee on Armed Services United States Senate Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Chairman: I have been receiving a spate of letter. T. R. D. from the television apparatus of a co-caller. T ., or, Sohl, on the Xory appearance show of the "wicked or that presents, which appear on page 1 of the first of two. records, which appears on page 2 of the attached memorandum. p.f.r.s is a bit long, I fey, but it does give you a re- round-up of it. If the Garrison has been answering any prospect to the Agency, up of the assistance of Proc. of Proceeds, I am going to accept the I write this letter, because I am concerned that: I would like to provide assistance, because colleagues, as a result of this Hort Sahl. I want you to be informed and thereby prepared to deal with any such questions. I speakfully, JFK ACT Richard He.L. Director RELEASE JFKACT Attachment - 1 JFK Act W.J. Garrisser and the CIA" Identical letter with attachment set to Congressman Rivers. Hilhelm/ed - 2/1/66 Distribution: Org. 1 - - w/o. addresssese 1 - w /att. Mr. Maury 1 - W/o- ER 1 - E-R APPROVED FOR RELEASE 1993 CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM

Summary  
This document is a 1993 declassified CIA Historical Review Program release analyzing Jim Garrison’s conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy (JFK). It critiques Garrison’s claims that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was involved in the 1963 assassination, asserting these allegations are unfounded and based on speculation rather than evidence. The text references a 12 July 1968 *New York Times* article describing Garrison’s assertion that a foreign intelligence agency “penetrated” forces linked to JFK’s assassination. It also notes Garrison’s repeated attempts to implicate the CIA, including claims about William Wood (a pseudonym for an individual) and Clay Shaw as conspirators. The document highlights the CIA’s rebuttals to these allegations, emphasizing that no credible evidence supports Garrison’s theories. A brief mention of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) appears in a quote from Mort Sahl, who alleged CIA involvement in RFK’s 1968 assassination, though this is not elaborated further in the text.  

Key People  
- **Jim Garrison**: New Orleans District Attorney and central figure in conspiracy theories about JFK’s assassination.  
- **Clay Shaw**: Alleged conspirator linked to JFK’s assassination, later discarded as a primary suspect by Garrison’s critics.  
- **William Wood (Bill Bockley)**: Pseudonym used by an individual allegedly connected to CIA, cited in Garrison’s claims.  
- **Mort Sahl**: Comedian and propagandist for Garrison’s theories, making allegations about CIA involvement in RFK’s assassination.  
- **Mark Lane**: Conspiracy theorist associated with Garrison’s investigation.  

Key Locations  
- **Dallas, Texas**: Site of JFK’s assassination.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Where Jim Garrison conducted his investigation.  
- **Mexico City**: Mentioned in context of Lee Harvey Oswald’s activities prior to the assassination.  

Key Events  
- **JFK’s assassination (1963)**: Central event under scrutiny; Garrison alleged CIA involvement.  
- **Garrison’s investigation (1967–1968)**: Focused on conspiracy theories, including claims of foreign intelligence agency infiltration.  
- **CIA rebuttals**: Documented responses to Garrison’s allegations, emphasizing lack of evidence.  
- **RFK’s assassination (1968)**: Briefly referenced in Mort Sahl’s quotes as part of broader CIA conspiracy claims.  

Key Organizations  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Central target of Garrison’s conspiracy theories; the document disputes its involvement.  
- **Warren Commission**: Investigative body established to examine JFK’s assassination; cited by the CIA as having thoroughly reviewed evidence.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Mentioned in context of alleged CIA requests for non-interference in certain cases.

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