</s>T. 3-18-69 JL:EAO:is:ifih DJ 166-12C-1 Mr. Charles Glazar APR 8 1969 127 Homewood Road Wilmington, Delaware 19803 Dear Mr. Glazar: President Nixon has referred to this Department your letter of February 6, 1969, concerning Sirhan Sirhan. We apologize for our delay in responding. Since the trial is currently in progress, it would be inappropriate at this time for the Department of Justice to comment on the case. If you have any additional remarks or questions, you may wish to direct them to the Los Angeles County officials who are handling the proceedings. Sincerely, ERD JERRIS LEONARD Assistant Attorney General Civil Rights Division By: ETHEL A. OLLIVIERRE Attorney Western Section CC: Records Chrono Ollivierre Corres. Unit

John F. Kennedy's assassination records reveal a significant public outcry and concern about the justice system in the United States. Many citizens, including Jackie Kics, express disappointment and frustration with the government for not adequately investigating and addressing the circumstances surrounding the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy.

Letters to President Nixon from various individuals highlight concerns about the treatment of Commander James B. Stockdale, who was captured by North Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War, and the perceived lack of support for American service members. Some writers express outrage over the capture of the USS Pueblo and the handling of its crew, while others criticize the government's response to the crisis.

The documents also touch on economic issues, with some individuals seeking advice on investments and retirement planning. A letter from a couple with $20,000 in savings and a mortgage of $18,500 on their home advises against using the savings to pay off the mortgage due to inflation concerns.

Additionally, the records contain information about the treatment of American prisoners of war during the Vietnam War, including Commander James B. Stockdale's experiences as a POW. Some writers express outrage over the treatment of POWs and the perceived lack of support from the government.

Key individuals mentioned include John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Jackie Kics, Commander James B. Stockdale, President Richard Nixon, Sirhan Sirhan, Jerris Leonard, Ethel A. Ollivierre, M.A. Patel, Dorothy H. Hudao, and Captain Virginia-M. DeBruin.

Dates and locations mentioned include February 1, 1969, January 31, 1969, Los Angeles County, California, The White House, Washington D.C., Cleveland, Ohio, and East Hampton, New York.

Significant events or activities mentioned include Sirhan Sirhan's trial for the assassination of Robert Kennedy, letters from citizens to President Nixon regarding Sirhan's trial and potential pardon, response letters from Jerris Leonard and Ethel A. Ollivierre on behalf of the Department of Justice, and discussion of poverty and economic background as a potential defense strategy.

Evidence, testimony, or findings mentioned include eyewitness testimony that Sirhan fired the shot that killed Robert Kennedy, discussion of poverty and economic background as a potential defense strategy, and concerns about the treatment of American prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.

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