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Summary  
The documents consist of multiple letters and correspondence exchanged between individuals and government officials regarding the Sirhan Sirhan trial, public concerns about his sentencing, and broader political issues. Sirhan Sirhan was charged with assassinating Robert F. Kennedy in June 1968. The Department of Justice repeatedly declined to comment on the case due to its ongoing nature, directing inquiries to Los Angeles County authorities. Some letters express frustration over perceived leniency toward Sirhan, while others discuss unrelated topics such as Soviet influence in the Middle East and prison conditions. One letter mentions a 1968 incident involving a man released from prison after serving part of a sentence, though details are unclear. Another references a 1969 correspondence about legal procedures and public sentiment regarding justice.  

Key People  
- Sirhan Sirhan: Charged with assassinating Robert F. Kennedy.  
- Richard M. Nixon: U.S. President at the time.  
- Jerris Leonard: Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division.  
- Ethel A. Olivierre: Attorney in the Western Section of the Civil Rights Division.  
- Joel Sargelman: Wrote about Soviet influence in the Middle East and support for Israel.  
- Dieterich: Corresponded about legal issues and prison conditions.  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California: Site of Sirhan Sirhan's trial.  
- Washington, D.C.: Headquarters of the Department of Justice and White House.  
- New York City: Mentioned in correspondence from Barbara Doughty and others.  
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Address associated with Clifford McKee.  

Key Events  
- Trial of Sirhan Sirhan for the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (1968).  
- Public concerns about leniency in Sirhan's sentencing.  
- Discussions on Soviet military influence in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy.  
- References to prison conditions, legal procedures, and inmate releases.  

Key Organizations  
- Department of Justice: Handled correspondence and declined to comment on the Sirhan case.  
- Los Angeles County authorities: Oversaw the Sirhan Sirhan trial.  
- Civil Rights Division (Department of Justice): Involved in administrative responses to inquiries.

RFK Declassified Files

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