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Summary  
The documents detail correspondence and legal discussions surrounding the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) assassination investigation, focusing on jurisdictional disputes between federal agencies and California authorities. The U.S. Department of Justice clarified that RFK’s death was a state crime under California law, with Sirhan Sirhan prosecuted by local authorities. Federal involvement would require evidence of violations of specific statutes, such as 18 U.S.C. § 351. Private legal entities, including Steinberg & Bugliosi Law Offices and Vincent T. Bugliosi, sought federal review of their book *The Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy*, alleging a conspiracy and cover-up involving local law enforcement, multiple shooters, and suppressed evidence. The DOJ Civil Rights Division rejected jurisdiction over the matter, citing lack of federal statutory violations. Correspondence highlights tensions between private investigators and federal agencies, with requests for witness protection and investigations into threats against witnesses. Administrative forms and routing slips are also referenced in internal DOJ processes.  

Key People  
- **Robert F. Kennedy**: Assassinated on June 5, 1968; central figure in the investigation.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Convicted of RFK’s assassination in 1969; discussed in context of parole and conspiracy claims.  
- **Vincent T. Bugliosi**: Attorney associated with law offices investigating conspiracy theories.  
- **Philip B. Heymann**: Assistant Attorney General who clarified federal jurisdiction limitations.  
- **Drew S. Days III**: DOJ official handling civil rights division inquiries.  
- **David B. Adler**: DOJ attorney involved in reviewing allegations.  
- **Robert J. Joling**: Legal professional and author of the book on RFK’s assassination.  
- **Michael L. Ellard**: News photographer who wrote to President Jimmy Carter about potential conspiracy.  
- **Edmund G. Brown Jr.**: Governor of California, recipient of letters urging action on the RFK case.  
- **Griffin Bell**: Former Attorney General referenced in correspondence.  
- **Ms. Andrea Ordin**: United States Attorney in Los Angeles, addressed in a letter regarding witness protection.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of RFK’s assassination and primary location for legal proceedings.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Headquarters of the U.S. Department of Justice.  
- **Beverly Hills, California**: Address of law offices (Steinberg & Bugliosi).  
- **Sacramento, California**: Location of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s office.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: RFK’s assassination in Los Angeles.  
- **April–May 1979**: Correspondence between DOJ and private investigators regarding alleged conspiracy and cover-up claims.  
- **November 22, 1978**: DOJ notified of book findings suggesting federal involvement in the case.  
- **February 1979**: Law offices submitted additional evidence to DOJ for review.  
- **June 2, 1977**: Letter to President Jimmy Carter referencing possible conspiracy in RFK’s assassination and concerns about government inaction.  

Key Organizations  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Central authority handling jurisdictional and legal inquiries.  
- **Civil Rights Division**: Rejected jurisdiction over claims related to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Originally responsible for prosecuting Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **Steinberg & Bugliosi Law Offices**: Private law firm involved in investigating conspiracy theories surrounding RFK’s death.  
- **United States Attorney’s Office (Los Angeles)**: Addressed in a letter concerning witness protection.

RFK Declassified Files

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