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To Attorney General Jure %0, 1060
Dlroctor, YB
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NESABBINATION Op
BENATOR ROBERT F , KENNEDY
LoS ANGBLES, CALIFORNIA 4 Ea
You bavo bEap prertouely advboed 0t tbe ctrcumctanco8 and
conditdd burTOndttr tbo feetrceratton % Bkrban Blahere Bbrhan accuead
acuuota 6 Benator Robert F, Xonatdy. Detello concernteg tala matter j0
8 {rmn & repart 0I Bpeclal Ageni Amedov 0. Rlekards, Jr; , dcd
Juno 0, 1968, % Lot Angelot, Caltorala, ted capttoned "Ztrbaa Blelara
81rhan, Clw Rletts, r copted 0f walch Toro prov ouely furulahed tho
Dpurtmenl
m axttloa, Depuby Attorw Gearal Wjarren Chxiotepbor @
Jeeo %, 1909, velted the Let Apgeloe County Jau ard ebuerved tks areD
ad coj rbore Bkrhan Is Incarcirated
Stace 0e Ircareoratlon 4 Bkrhro vo kam brd 0 Eptell Ageat
0p dat} #t Ut0 Jall e # fuU-tme baabo h & Heiaoa copacly- No pertlaeet
Mortttoa bao baen dvokped @ ! readt % tnto arrargoment End Coa"
Adertrg 08 parpotor @pendttere Q0 thlo auelgament, thto Hetlen
nctlon 1 bolns daeonttnaed uleus advioed t0 bbo contrary' Tto Epeek 1
Aceat La Charso e &u LA Angeles Otllce bus etated Ueat ARarId Petar J.
Pltebem bs agtured hlta tbat e4y pertteaet davelopmento remlttra from
etrkan'$ Incareerettoa WH bx tmmedbately brorekt t our attentton
Tha Douty Mtored Otepra Tlo_ DC
DEPARTMENT 0F JUSTIcE,
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06 (Rev. 4-17-68)
From
Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
To
The Solicitor General June 25, 1968
Deputy Attorney General
Assistant Attomey General Stephen J, Pollai
Director, Bureau of Prisons
The Pardon Attorney
Chairman, Parole Board
Assistant Attorney General for Administration
Immigration &nd Naturalization Service
Bureau of Narcotics &d Dangerous Drugs
Office of Alien Property
Chief Accounts Branch
Chief Administrative Services Office
Chief of Personnel
General Litigation Seclion, Civil Division
Records Administration Office
Att.: Antitrust Div. Civil Div. Civil Rights Div.
Criminal Div. Internal Security Div.
Inter-Division Information Unit
As No further action will be taken in thi8 case in the absence of & specific
request from you.
B. Pleage advige what further investigation, if any, i8 desired in this matter:
C For your information, I am enclosing a communication regarding the
holder of a diplomatic or international organization viea:
D. For your information:
E. Please note change in caption of this cage.
XX Mr. William S. Lynch John Edgar Hoover
Special Assistant to the Director
Attorney General
cc: Attomey General Deputy Attorney General
Antitrust Div. Civil Div. Civil Rights Div.
Criminal Div. Internal Security Div. IDIU
Enc. removal of classified enclosures, if any, this transmittal fom
becomes UNCLASSIFIEDJ)
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL B U R EA U 0F IN VESTIGATION
In Reply, Please Refer to WA SHINGTON, D.C 20535
File No. June 25 , 1968
ASSASSINATION OF
SENATOR ROBERT F KENNEDY
LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA
Press reports indicate that Russell E. Parsons
73-year-old Los Angeles_ California, attorney, will serve
as Defense Counsel for Sirhan Sirhan, accused assassin of
Senator Robert F_ Kennedy _ For your information there
follows a brief summary of information in our
fiies
concerning
Mr Parsons_
In 1937 a Departmental Applicant investigation of
Russell Edward Parsons was initiated, which investigation was
discontinued at the request of the Department prior to
completion _ The Investigation which was conducted indicated
Mr Parsons was born in 1893 and attended the University of
Southern California Law School for only one year taking two
subjects one' of which he failed. It is noted that Martindale-
Hubbell Law Directory indicates Mr Parsons was born in 1895
and obtained his law degree at the University of Southern
California
During the investigation, it was ascertained that in
1928 warrants for Mr Parsons arrest were issued by
Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties California,
on bad check charges which were subsequently dismissed _
He reportedly entered a lty plea in January of 1928 to
charges of obtaining property by false pretenses ,
)
received
a sentence of six months which sentence was suspended ,
and Mr Parsons was placed on probation for two years In 1934
he filed a petition in bankruptcy , which case was dismissed in
March , 1935 , without his receiving a discharge Individuals
interviewed during the investigation, including judges attorneys ,
clients and friends of Mr Parsons _ advised that they bad never
known him to be involved in any trouble and considered him
capable , energetic, hardworking, forceful, a splendid orator
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loyal, trustworthy and honest _ One attorney advised the
check charges mentioned above resulted from the failure
of other individuals to carry out their agreement to deposit
money to coter the checks which Mr Parsons wrote_
Beginning in 1917 , for two two-year terms ,
Mr Parsons served as County Attorney of Beaver County_ Utah,
as well as City Attorney for Beaver City, Utah, returning to
Los Angeles in the mid-1930's to practice law_ According to
Los Angeles press reports Hr Parsons has become nationally
known as a trial lawyer in the area of criminal law_ In
the late 1930's, Mr Parsons joined the Los Angeles County
District Attorneys Office where he served as a top prosecutor
assigned to special cases These press reports indicate that
in recent years he has devoted his time to the practice of
both civil and criminal cases
The files of this Bureau reveal that in 1942
Mr _ Parsons was one of the attorneys for the officialb of
lankind United who mere indicted for violation of the Sedition
Statutes 'According to press reports in August of 1940,
Mr Parsons then Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles
California,
was interested in prosecuting an old murder case
which he stated resulted from the investigation of communist
activities in the San Pedro, California area _ Mr Parsons
was quoted as stating the murdered individual had been engaged
in anticommunist activities and had been killed during communist
attempts to infiltrate and destroy a union _
In 1959 Mr _ Parsons was reportedly one of the featured
speakers at a State-Wide Conference on Criminal Law Reform
under the sponsorship of the National Lawyers Guild of
California The National Lawyers Guild has been cited as a
communist front by the House Committee on Un-American Activities _
In 1962 information was received from the Internal Revenue
Service in Los Angeles concerning an investigation belng
conducted of Los Angeles attorneys for possible income tax
evzsion on the basis of "fee-splitting" with local bondsmen
4 Federal Grand Jury reportedly failed to develop any evidence
to substantiate the allegations_
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As mentioned above , Mr Parsons has been active
in crininal cases and this Bureau' S files reveal that among
the individuals whom be has represented have been Joseph,
Fred and Alfred Sica, who have been described as Los Angeles
hoodlums active in criminal activities, including such
activities in the field of bookmaking.
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The Eecrnoy Gczczal Jung 28, 1988
Circctor, FEBZ
AZBWEUINATION 03
SEN4IC2EoCW3I # IIIDY
1C3 AKGELZJ) CALIZOziVLL
Ycu kave been previcucly ccvic3g 0f tk3 cixcmstences &nd
concricno gurrounditg tle incerecrat:on 0f Girien Eichere Sirkan; ccused
eczcc31 Cf Eznotor 3o22t 7. Kezcx;. Detcilc cOrccrnirg tilis metcer are
gc* forth in the IzpClt 02 Ejcciel Kzert Arecce O. Richarde, Jz. dzted
Juze ?, 1C88, E8 Lcc frgoleg; Celiffornie) &2 cepiioned
7 "irken Bickara
8irkan, Civil Eights, " ccpies 0f wiich Were previcusly furnished t0 the
Departmert.
In 22ci01, Deputy Atiorney General Werren Christopker 0n
Junc 7
3
1908, vislted ths Loj frgeles County Jail and obgerved the area
and cell Wbere 3irhan i3 inczrcereica.
Since the ircerceratiou c? Cirian we bEve bzd @ Epeciel Agent
Cn &uty &t te jazl on 2 fall-tire kezic in & lieicon cspaclty. No pertinent
inzorz etion hEs bccn cieveloped &S : rcglt cf tlls errangement and con-
Eicerin3 the blanjcwer expenditure On this a3cignnent, this liaigon
function i8 being diceontinued unl3zg #Cvizcd to the contrary. Tlto #pecial
Agent in Clrge 0 our LcE krgcicg Cfficc hes &tzied thet Shcrifi Peter J.
Titebcre h2s a8curcd imre that #y portincnt tcveloprieits regulting irom
Sirhan '8 Iacarccretion Iill bc imnricdiately browght to our attention:
1 - The Dcputy Aktorney Ccneral
1 - Mr. Fred M. Vingon, Jr.
Agsistant Attorney General
Vir. Stcphen J. Tollak
Besistzzt Attorney Ceneral
@EPATNEWT OF JUSiKE
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1 - Mr. Willicm &. Lynch
27 Jun 5 1969
F
Spccial Essictart t0 tbe Fi
Attorney Gensral RA.o. Om
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0-6 (Rev. 417-68)
Fr
Direcwr
Federal Bureau of Investigation
To
The Solicitor General June 25, 1968
Deputy Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General
Director, Bureau of Prisons
The Pardon Attorney
Chairman, Parole Board
Assistant Attomey General for Administration
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Office of Alien Property
Chief Accounts Branch
Chief Administrative Services Office
Chief of Personnel
General Litigation Section, Civil Division
Records Administration Office
Att.: Antitrust Div. Civil Div. Civil Rights Div.
Criminal Div. Intermal Security Div.
Inter-Division Information Unit
A No further action will be taken in this case in the absence of a specific
request from you.
B Please advise what further investigation, if any, is desired in this matter:
For your information, I am enclosing & communication regarding the
holder of a diplomatic or international organization visa.
D. For your information:
E. Please note change in caption of this cage.
Mr. William S. Lynch John Edgar Hoover
Special Assistant to the Director
Attorney General
cc: Attomey General Deputy Attorney General
Antitrust Div. Civil Div. KXXCivil Rights Div.
Criminal Div. Internal Security Div. IDIU
Enc. remoual of classified enclosures, if any, this transmittal fom
become s UNCLASSIFIED )
(Upon
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU 0F INVESTIG ATION
In Reply, Please Refer t WA SHINGTON, D.C 20535
File No. June 25,; 1968
ASSASSINATION OF
SENATOR ROBERT F KENNEDY 1 22 LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA
Press reports indicate that Russell E. Parsons
73-year-old Los Angeles California, attorney, will serve
as Defense Counsel for Sirhan Sirhan, accused assassin of
Senator Robert F Kennedy For your information_ there
follows a brief summary of information in our
fiies
concerning
Mr Parsons _
In 1937 a Departmental Applicant investigation of
Russell Edward Parsons was initiated, which investigation was
discontinued at the request of the Department prior to
completion _ The investigation which was conducted indicated
Mr Parsons was born in 1893 and attended the University of
Southern California Law School for only one year taking two
subjects one of which he failed. It is noted that Martindale-
Hubbell Law Directory indicates Mr Parsons was born in 1895
and obtained his law degree at the University of Southern
California
0
During the investigation , it was ascertained that in
1928 warrants for Mr Parsons arrest were issued by
Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties . California,
on bad check charges which were subsequently dismissed .
He reportedly entered a guilty plea in January of 1928 to
charges of obtaining property by false pretenses
)
received
a sentence of six months . which sentence was suspended
and Mr Parsons was placed on probation for two years _ In 1934
he filed a petition in bankruptcy, which case was dismissed in
March , 1935 without his receiving a discharge _ Individuals
interviewed during the investigation, including judges attorneys,
clients and friends of Mr Parsons advised that they bad never
known him to be involved in any trouble and considered him
capable, energetic, hardworking , forceful,
a splendid orator,
Jlo @C
@OEPARTAENT OF JUSTICE R
FTLEO
3 JAN 22 1969
BY 3
OnFEP 7 1969 RAQ.
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Los Angeles , California
loyal, trustworthy and honest . One attorney advised the
check charges mentioned above resulted from the failure
of other individuals to carry out their agreement to deposit
money to cover the checks which Mr Parsons wrote.
Beginning in 1917 , for two two-year terms,
Mr Parsons served as County Attorney of Beaver County Utah,
as well a5 City Attorney for Beaver City, Utah, returning to
Los Angeles in the mid-1930' s to practice law According to
Los Angeles press reports Mr Parsons has become nationally
known as a trial lawyer in the area of criminal law_ In
the late 1930' S , Mr Parsons joined the Los Angeles County
District Attorneys Office where he served as a top prosecutor
assigned to special cases These press reports indicate that
in recent years he has devoted his time to tbe practice of
both civil and criminal cases
The files of this Bureau reveal that in 1942
Mr Parsons was one Of the attorneys for the officials of
Mankind United who were indicted for violation of the Sedition
Statutes 'According to press reports in August of 1940,
Mr Parsons then Deputy District Attorney , Los Angeles
California was interested in prosecuting an old murder case
which he stated resulted from the investigation of communist
activities in the San Pedro , California area _ Mr Parsons
was quoted as stating the murdered Individual had been engaged
in anticommunist activities and had been killed during communist
attempts to infiltrate and destroy a union _
In 1959 Mr Parsons was reportedly one Of the featured
speakers at a State-Wide Conference on Criminal Law Reform
under the sponsorship of the National Lawyers Guila of
California The National Lawyers Guild has been cited as a
communist front by the House Committee on Un-American Activities _
In 1962 _ information was received from the Internal Revenue
Service in Los Angeles concerning an investigation being
conducted of Los Angeles attorneys for possible income tax
evasion on the basis of "fee-splitting" with local bondsmen
A Federal Grand Jury reportedly failed to develop any evidence
to substantiate the allegations _
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Los Angeles , California
As mentioned above , Mr Parsons has been active
in criminal cases and this Bureau' s files reveal that among
the individuals whom be has represented have been Joseph,
Fred and Alfred Sica, who have been described as Los Angeles
boodlums active in criminal activities, including such
activities in the field of bookmaking.
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T 6/25/68
Director
Fedoral Drequ or Inventiction E, VEL chg
166-126-1
Tred A.Vingon, Jra
Acpiotart Attorney Ceneral
crhrlal Diviaion
NESASSIMTIOK 0
BEEATOR ROLLET' ? . KENnDY
Lo8 ATRIZC, CALIRALIA
IL conection uith your Eenorandun of Jino 19, 1960,
rolatirg to tho aolective Crvice etatun of euldallak On nulr
airhan, c qegect that any further Inveatieation Ibto pODDIble
Eclective gervlce vloletione by then ehould * held in Atoyance
unt4l ouch tm a0 w3 hare hud an oppartuntty t0 reviev #e in-
vptlent4cn undortatken in talo ratter.
cc ; Recordg
Chron
I . Lynch
N Vinson
DAG Chriatopher
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0-6 (Rev. 4-17-68)
Fro
Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
To
The Solicitor General June 24, 1968
Depuly Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General Stephen J. Pollak
Director, Bureau of Prisons
The Pardon Attorey
Chainnan, Parole Board
Assistant Attomey General for Administration
Immigration ad Naturalization Service
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Office of Alien Property
Chief Accounts Branch
Chief Administrative Services Office
Chief of Personnel
General Litigation Section, Civil Division
Records Administration Office
Att:: Antitrust Div. Civil Div. Civil Rights Div.
Criminal Div. Intemal Security Div.
Inter-Division Information Unit
No further action will be taken in this case in the abgence of a specific
request from you.
B. Pleage advise what further investigation, if any, i8 desired in this matter.
C For your information, [ am enclosing a communication regarding the
holder of & diplomatic or intemational organization visa.
D. For your information.
E. Pleage note change in caption of this cage.
xX Mr_ William S. Lynch John Hoover
Special Assistant to Director
the Attorney General
cc: Attomey General Deputy Attorney General
Antitrust Div. Civil Div. Civil Rights Div.
Criminal Div. Interal Security Div. IDIU
Enc. (Upon remoual of classified enclosures, if any, this transmittal fom
becomes UNCLASSIFIED )
Edgar
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FED ERAL B U REA U 0 F IN VES TIG ATI0 N
WASHINCTON, D.C. 20535 In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.
June 24, 1968
ASSASSINATION OF
SENATOR ROBERT F KENNEDY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
As mentioned previously, twenty-year-old Sandra Serrano
appeared on television shortly after Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot
and claimed that immediately after the shooting & woman in & polka dot
dress ran by her shouting "We shot him_ We shot him_ M According to
Miss Serrano, this woman had entered the Ambassador Hotel prior to the
shooting accompanied by two men, one of whom she identified as Sirhan
Bishara Sirhan. Extensive investigation has failed to substantiate her
story.
On June 21, 1968, after being afforded a polygraph examination
and an extensive interview by the Los Angeles, California, Police Depart-
ment, Miss Serrano admitted that her story was & complete fabrication:
An employee of the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, Duarte,
California, where Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was seen practicing with a
revolver on June 4, 1968, claimed that Sirhan talked with a blonde woman
at the gun club and it appeared the two had met previously. This woman
has been identified as Mrs. Claudia Williams. She advised she was at the
gun club with her husband; Ronald, on June 4, 1968, and Sirhan assisted
her on the pistol range while her husband was at the rifle range. Neither
Mr . nor Mrs. Williams had met Sirhan previously.
The receptionist at the office of Russell E. Parsons , Sirhan's
attorney, Los Angeles, received two telephone calls on June 20, 1968,
from a
person claiming to be John Lawrence of New York City. This caller
said he was executive secretary of the Clemency Committee for Sirhan
Sirhan and that Los Angeles criminal attorneys are "Crooks" and will take
Sirhan "down the river. IT He also said "'We are out to Mr. Parsons and
claimed that Parsons was being paid $150, 000 to represent Sirhan: He
said that there are 250, 000 Arabs who are militant and who are not going to
let Parsons away with it_ Parsons contacted the Los Angeles Police
Department and requested protection The_police suggested that he discuss
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the matter with the presiding judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court;
The presiding judge intends to hold a hearing to determine if Parsons
needs protection: The United States Attorney is withholding a prosecutive
opinion regarding a possible violation of the Federal Extortion Statute_
Our investigation into the assassination of Senator Kennedy is
continuing:
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Mleg Shelly WIntera RECQ
Paaadene
Callfornle
Dear Mlsg WIntera: BY HDS
JUL 1 1968
The Pregident hag agked me
!Hswer your
telegram dated June 5, 1968.
We ghare your concern for the satety ot Our
democretlc and polltlcal Anatltutlons, .and have partlclpated
Ln certetn expecte of the tnveatlgetlon Q the glayng Of
Senator Kennedy. However, under our Rederal gyetem,
the prlmary reaponstblllty for murder progecutlons reote
wtth Zocal authoritfes.
Thank you egaln tor your expreaslon of concern:
Slncerely;
Fred M. Vlnaon, Jr.
Aeeletant Attoruey General
~decvhj 26,
ec:
Deputy Attorney General
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Fra
Dire
Federal Bureau of Investigation
To
The Solicitor General June 24, 1968
Deputy A ttorney General
Assistant Attomey General
Director, Bureau of Prisons
The Pardon Attomey
Chairman, Parole Board
Assistant Attorey General for Administration
Immigration &nd Naturalization Service
Bureau of Narcotics &nd Dangerous Drugs
Office of Alien Property
Chief Accounts Branch
Chief Administrative Services Office
Chief of Personnel
General Litigation Section, Civil Division
Records Administration Office
Att:: Antitrust Div. Civil Div. Civil Righte Div.
Criminal Div. Internal Security Div.
Inter-Division Information Unit
A No further action will be taken in this case in the absence of a specific
request from you_
B. Please advise what further investigation, if any, is desired in this matter:
C For your information, I am enclosing a communication regarding the
holder of a diplomatic or international organization visa.
XKD. For your information:
E. Pleage note change in caption of this case.
XX Mr. William S. Lynch John Edgar Hoover
Special Assistant to Director
the Attorney General
cc: Attorney General Deputy Attorney Generel
Antitrust Div. Civil Div. Civil Rights Div.
Criminal Div. Internal Security Div. IDIU C
Enc. (Upon removal of clas sified enclosures, if any, this transmktalYorm
becomes UNCLASSIFIED.)
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDER AL B U R EA U 0 F INVESTIG ATO N
WASEINCTON, D.C. 20535 In Reply, Please Refer t
File No.
June 24, 1968
ASSASSINATION OF
SENATOR ROBERT F KENNEDY
LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA
As mentioned previously, twenty-year-old Sandra Serrano
appeared on television shortly after Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot
and claimed that immediately after the shooting a woman in a polka dot
dress ran by her shouting "We shot him_ We shot him. M1 According to
Miss Serrano, this woman had entered the Ambassador Hotel prior to the
shooting accompanied by two men; one of whom she identified as Sirhan
Bishara Sirhan. Extensive investigation has failed to substantiate her
story.
On June 21, 1968, after being afforded a polygraph examination
and an extensive interview by the Los Angeles, California, Police Depart-
ment, Miss Serrano admitted that her story was a complete fabrication:
An employee of the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, Duarte,
California; where Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was seen practicing with a
revolver on June 4, 1968, claimed that Sirhan talked with a blonde woman
at the gun club and it appeared the two had met previously. This woman
has been identified as Mrs. Claudia Williams_ She advised she was at the
gun club with her husband, Ronald, on June 4, 1968, and Sirhan assisted
her on the pistol range while her husband was at the rifle range: Neither
Mr . nor Mrs. Williams had met Sirhan previously.
The receptionist at the office of Russell E. Parsons, Sirhan's
attorney , Los Angeles, received two telephone calls on June 20, 1968,
from 2
person claiming to be John Lawrence of New York This caller
said he was executive secretary of the Clemency Committee for Sirhan
Sirhan and that Los Angeles criminal attorneys are "Crooks" It and will take
Sirhan "down the river. Y He also said "We are out to Mr. Parsons and
claimed that Parsons was being 8150, 000 to represent Sirhan: He
said that there are 250, 000 Arabs who are militant and who are not going to
let Parsons away with it. Parsons contacted the Los Angeles Police
Department and requested protection Tbe-poliee suggested that he discuss
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ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR ROBERT F_ KENNEDY
the matter with the presiding judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court;
The presiding judge intends to hold a hearing to determine if Parsons
needs protection: The United States Attorney is withholding & prosecutive
opinion regarding a possible violation of the Federal Extortion Statute.
Our investigation into the assassination of Senator Kennedy is
continuing:
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The Attorney General June 21, 1968
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Director,
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ASSASSNNATION OF SENATOR ROBERT F_ KENNEDY
Thib Bureau hag received Informatlon alleging tbat
2 well-knowp attorney of the Department of Justice suppogedly gtated
8enator Kennedy'8 asea8s1n was inspired by a high government offi -
cial.
We are endeavoring to determine the facts surrounding
thle purported etatement and the Identlty 0f the peraon who made It.
You will be advised of the results:
The Deputy Attorney General
Lte_k_L2S_
DEPARTMENT OF JUST ICE R
3 JAN 22 1969
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MAY 1842 EDITION
GSA FPMR (M1 CFR) 101-11.0
UNITED STATES GO RNMENT
Memorandum
TO The Attorney General
DATE: June 21, 1968
FROM Director FBI
SUBJECT: ASSASSINATION OF
SENATOR ROBERT F. KENNEDY
LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA
This is in reply to your communication of June 19, 1968,
wherein you indicated Mr. William S. Lynch has been designated
a8 Special Assistant to the Attorney General whose responsibility
is to collect and collate information with respect to this investi-
5
gation.
In the past, we have furnished copies of all pertinent
memoranda and a report to Assistant Attorneys General of the
Criminal and Civil Rights Divisions. Copies of this material
have been furnished Mr. Lynch today and in the future, copies of
all pertinent material will be delivered to Mr. Lynch a8 well as
the Assistant Attorneys General of the Criminal and Civil Rights
Divisions.
1 5
The Deputy Attorney General
1 B
Mr. Fred M. Vinson, Jr .
Assistant Attorney General
1 3 Mr. Stephen J. Pollak
Assistant Attorney General
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Special Assistant to the Attorney General
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MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-1l.6
UNITED STATES ERNMENT
Memorandum
TO The Attorney General
DATE: June 21, 1968
FROM Director , FBI
SUBJECT: ASSASSINATION OF
SENATOR ROBERT F_ KENNEDY
LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA
This is in reply to your communication of June 19, 1968,
wherein you indicated Mr. William S. Lynch has been designated
as Special Assistant to the Attorney General whose responsibility
is to collect and collate information with respect to this investi
S
gation.
In the past, we have furnished copies of all pertinent
memoranda and a report to Assistant Attorneys General of the
Criminal and Civil Rights Divisions. Copies of this material
have been furnished Mra Lynch today and in the future, copies of
all pertinent material will be delivered to Mr_ Lynch a8 well a8
the Assistant Attorneys General of the Criminal and Civil Rights
Divisions.
The Deputy Attorney General
FLLED
BY
1 Mr. Fred M: Vinson, Jr_ FEB 7 1969
Assistant Attorney General
1 Mr. Stephen J, Pollak
Assistant Attorney General
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Mr. William S. Lynch
Special Assistant to the Attorney General
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JUn 1 9 1968
Dlrector
Federal Bureau of Inveetigetion Ilk -/2c - |
The Attorney Generel
Agga8elnatlon Of Robert F Kennedy
In additlon to hia other dutlee, WIlllam S. Lynch,
Deputy Chlet, Organlzed Crime and Recketeering Section of the
CrImlnal Dlvilelon, hao been dealgnated Spectal Abbiatant to the
Attorney General:
In thle capaclcy Mr. Lynch Ie responslble for
collecting &nd colleting for me and tbe Deputy Attorney General
pv
all Intormatlon with reepect t0 the above.
Accordlngly, Ic would be appreciated If you will
deliver promptly to Mr_ Lynch coples of @ll reporte, memorande,
alrtelo, etc, relating to thie matter. [would eleo eppreciete
If you would have gomeone check wlth Mr. Lynch to be gure that
he hee & full get of all guch materlale (0 date.
cc: Wecords
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Mr . Lynch
Mr, Ramgey Clark
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JUN 1 9 1968
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Tbe Attorwey General
Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
In addition to his other dutlcs, William S. Lynch,
Deputy Chief , Orgenized Crime and Racketeering Section %f thc
Criminal DIvislon, bas been degignated Special Asslstant to the
Attorney General.
In this capaclty Mr. Lynch Is responsible for
collecting and collating for me and the Deputy Attorney General
all information witk respect to the above.
Accordingly , it would be apprcciated if you will
deliver prorsptly to Mr. Lyuch copies of all reports, memoranda,
airtels, etc, relating t0 this matter_ [would also appreciate
if you would bave Bomcone check with Mr; Lynch to be gure that
he has & full set of all such materlals to date.
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June 27 , 1963
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Director
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ISSAESINATION OF
SEIATOR_ RQBFIT F . EIEDI BY HDS
In3 ANCFIES , CALILORNIA
On JUL
9
In connection Vith your- renorandun o1 Juna 197 1968,
rolating to tbc selective Eervice ctatur of Seldallah grd Mnir
Sirhan, Ve suegedt that any furthor inveot-gation Into pocntblo
Balective Service vlolatlono by thcn chould b bold In ebeyance
ubil Quch tine 20 uehave hul & opportunity t0 reviev thc In
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0F7IDWALForM No: 1o
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GSA FPMR (M1 CFR) [01-11.0
UNITED STATES GC RNMENT
Memor andum
TO Mr. Fred M, Vinson, Jr_ DATE: June 19, 1968
Assistant Attorney General
Xdkom
Director, FBI
SUBJECT: ASSASSINATION OF
SENATOR ROBERT F_ KENNEDY
LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA
In connection with our investigation into captioned matter,
our Los Angeles, California, Office has reported that records of the
Selective Service Headquarters for the State of California show no
registration for Sirhan Bishara Sirhan or his brothers Saidallah and
Munir Sirhan_ The remaining brothers, Sharif and Adel Sirhan, are
both registered with Local Board 91, Pasadena, California.
Our Los Angeles Office in noting the failure to register for
the Selective Service Act on the part of Saidallah and Munir Sirhan
advised that all four brothers have apparently been cooperative with
the FBI and the Los Angeles Police Department in connection with the
investigation into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
They have readily furnished background information relative to the
activities of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan. According to our Los Angeles
Office, further inquiry into the Selective Service status of Saidallah
and Munir Sirhan could possibly have an adverse effect upon what
appears to be their cooperative spirit thus far.
Accordingly ; the Department's advice is requested a8 to
whether we should proceed further with these possible Selective Service
violations at this time.
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06 (Rev. 4-17-68)
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Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
To
The Solicitor General June 18, 1968
Deputy Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General Stephen J. Pollak
Director, Bureau of Prisons
The Pardon Attomney
Chairan, Parole Board
Assistant Attomey General for Administration
s9'
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Bureau of Narcotics &d Dangerous Drugs
Office of Alien Property
Chief Accounts Branch
Chief Administrative Services Office
Chief of Personnel
General Litigation Section, Civil Division
Records Administration Office
Att:: Antitrust Div. Civil Div. Civil Rights Div.
Criminal Div. Intemal Security Div.
Inter-Division Information Unit
A No further action will be taken in this case in the absence of a specific
request from you.
B Please advise what further investigation, if ay, is desired in this matter:
C. For your information, I am enclosing & communication regarding the
holder of a diplomatic o international organization visa.
D. For your information:
E. Pleage note change in caption of this case.
John Edgar Hoover
Director
cc: Attomey General Deputy Attorney General
Antitrust Div. Civil Div. Civil Rights Div.
Criminal Div. Intemal Security Div. IDIU
Enc. removal of classified enclosures, if any, this transmittal fomm
becomc s UNCLASSIFIED)
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UNI D STATES DEPARTMENT OF USTICE
FEDERAL BU R EA U 0F INVESTIG A TION
In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D,C: 20535
File No.
June 18, 1968
ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR
ROBERT F, KENNEDY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
The continuing investigation concerning Sirhan Bishara
Sirhan has revealed that he is a member of the Rosicrucian Order,
San Jose, California: This order is also known aS the Ancient
Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC)
An official of this organization has advised that Sirhan
had a "corresponding membership" and did not attend regular
meetings. Several members of the Pasadena, California, chapter
of this order have advised that Sirhan attended a meeting at
Pasadena, California, on the evening of May 28, 1968.
Officials of the Rosicrucian Order have advised this
is a world-wide fraternal organization operating on a lodge system.
They advised it is nonsectarian and is not a religious order although
the ethics of the order adhere to Christian principles. They further
advised that the teachings of the organization do not interfere with
religious freedom of members and only law-abiding citizens over
21 years of age, of repute_ and believing in a "Supreme Being'
are eligible for membership. Members reportedly include a cross
section of all classes of people and total world membership is
claimed at approximately 90,000 people of which 45, 000 are in the
United States. This order reportedly traces its origin back to the
"mystery schools or secret schools" in Egypt approximately
1500 years B. C. , and is nonpolitical in nature:
On June 5, 1968 a search of Sirhan's automobile was
conducted by the Los Angeles, California, Police Departmento This
search revealed a sales receipt from the Lock, Stock and Barrel
gun store, San Gabriel, California, reflecting the purchase of four
boxes of 22 caliber ammunition on June 1, 1968. Intensive
inquiries are continuing into this as well as all other phases of this
investigation.
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0-6 (Rev. 417-68)
Director
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To
The Solicitor General June 18, 1968
Deputy Attorney General
Assistant Attorey General
Director, Bureau of Prisons
The Pardon Attomey
Chairan , Parole Board
Assistant Attomey General for Administration
Immigration &nd Naturalization Service
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Office of Alien Property
Chief Accounts Branch
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Chief Administrative Services Office
Chief of Personnel
General Litigation Section, Civil Division
Records Administration Office
Att.: Antitrust Div. Civil Div. Civil Rights Div.
Criminal Div . Intemal Security Div.
Inter-Division Information Unit
A No further action will be taken in this cage in the absence of a specific
request from you.
B. Please advise what further investigation, if any, i8 desired in this matter.
C_ For your information, I am enclosing & communication regarding the
holder of & diplomatic or interational organization visa:
D For your information:
E. Please note change in caption of this cage.
John Edgar Hoover
Director
cc: Attomey General Deputy Attorney General
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Antitrust Div. Civil Div. XxCivil Righ Div.
Criminal Div. Interal Security Div. IDIU
Enc. (Upon removal o classified enclosures, if any, this transmittal for
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UNITH STATES DEPARTMENT OF J {TICE
FEDERAL BU R EA U 0 F INVESTIG ATION
In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535
File No.
June 18, 1968
ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR
ROBERT F KENNEDY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
The continuing investigation concerning Sirhan Bishara
Sirhan has revealed that he is & member of the Rosicrucian Order,
San Jose, California. This order is also known a8 the Ancient
Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC)
An official of this organization has advised that Sirhan
had a "corresponding membership" and did not attend regular
meetings. Several members of the Pasadena, California, chapter
of this order have advised that Sirhan attended a meeting at
Pasadena, California, on the evening of 28, 1968.
Officials of the Rosicrucian Order have advised this
is a world-wide fraternal organization operating on a lodge system.
They advised it is nonsectarian and is not & religious order although
the ethics of the order adhere to Christian principles. They further
advised that the teachings of the organization do not interfere with
religious freedom of members and only law-abiding citizens over
21 years of age, of good repute, and believing in a "Supreme Being'
are eligible for membership. Members reportedly include a cross
section of all classes of people and total world membership is
claimed at approximately 90, 000 people of which 45,000 are in the
United States: This order reportedly traces its origin back to the
"mystery schools or secret schools" in Egypt approximately
1500 years B. C.
1
and is nonpolitical in nature:
On June 5, 1968, a search of Sirhan's automobile was
conducted by the Los Angeles, Califor Police Department. This
search revealed a sales receipt from the Lock, Stock and Barrel
gun store, San Gabriel, California, reflecting the purchase of four
boxes of 22 caliber ammunition on June 1, 1968. Intensive
inquiries are continuing into this as well &s all other phases of this
investigation.
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Federal Buraau Of InveatLgatlon FWV :WBL;ehg
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Fred M; Vinson, Jr.
Assintant Attorney Cenerel
Crintnal Dvleion
ASBASBINATION 0F SENATOR BY
ROBERT F KMY
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LO8 ANGBLN8 , CALIFORNIA
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mte Je In referonce to your_peporandum of Juna 17, 1968,
transmltting the report of gpoclel Agont Anedee O, RIcharde, Jr.
dated Juo 9, 1968, at Iob Angoles, Callfornle, ooncorntng tho
above-captlonad matter .
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of e81stance +o M _ Younger
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The EARTHEN
John N Wynkoop
ZCZE? 4217 NE 3Oth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97211
The President
Lyndon Baines Johnson ~-0j
The White House
Cluuev
Washington 25, D. C,
My dear Mr President:
The fatal gunning of Senator Robert F_ Kennedy , should be investigated_thoroughlyi
should be treated as a National Crime_ It should be prosecuted in a FEDERAL COURT
3 and not in a State Court _ If this type of thing continues then DUELLING must again
be made Legal, SO that, an honorable man may at least have some defense against his
suspected enemies _ This is the most uncivilized way to defeat the loyal opposition
and this type of violence will not be tolerated by the American citizen.
This horrible murder must be made a Federal Offense. It must be made a NA TIONAL CRIME
to hurt, injure, or kill, IN ANY MANNER , a political candidate or incumbent or appointee
or representative of the citizens of the United States _ The accused or the indicted
murderer should be exanined in the extreme by competent appointed or elected psychiatrists
psychologists.
This C untry is one of the very few left where leaders can be seen, heard and touched
and may it continue to be SO _ I would like to see certain leaders of other nameless
countries expose themselves so openly. There would perhaps be mass slaughter with no
weapons involved.
I vas very disappointed when you announced that vou would not again for the
Presidency_ You have done a tremendous job and Americans can count their lucky stars
that we have such men as you. You have inspired some great legislation and I m certain
that you will see the fruits of your labor_ God bless you Lyndon Johnson_
Sincerly yours,
Arn
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13 JUL 3 1968
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THE PRESIDENT
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CALLED BLACK PANTHERS. THEY DEP ICT RFK AS A DEAD PIG:
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0-6 (Rev. 4-17-68)
Om
Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
To
The Solicitor General June 17, 1968
Deputy Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General Stephen J. Pollak
Director, Bureau of Prisons
(J
The Pardon Attomey
Chairman, Parole Board
Assistant Attomey General for Administration
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Bureau of Narcotics &nd Dangerous Drugs
Office of Alien Property
Chief Accounts Branch
Chief Adminigtrative Services Office
Chief of Personnel
General Litigation Section, Civil Division
Records Administration Office
Att:: Antitrust Div. Civil Div. Civil Rights Div.
Criminal Div. Intemal Security Div.
Inter-Division Information Unit
A No further action will be taken in this case in the abgence of a specific
request from you.
B Please advise what further investigation, if any, i8 degired in this matter:
CS For your information, I am enclosing a communication regarding the
holder of a diplomatic or international organization visa.
D. For your information:
E. Please note change in caption of this cage.
John Edgar Hoover
Director
cc: Attomey General Deputy Attorney General
Antitrust Div. Civil Div. Civil Rights Div.
Criminal Div. Internal Security Div. IDIU
Enc. removal of classified enclosure8, if any, this transmittal fom
becomes UNCLASSIFIED )
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