</s>BU 62-587 SECTION III Los Angeles Report 8/7/68 Pages 609-903 SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHIAN CIVIL RIGHTS

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into individuals associated with Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 campaign headquarters in Los Angeles, focusing on potential connections to Sirhan Sirhan, the alleged assassin of RFK. Khaibar Khan, an Iranian-American volunteer at the campaign, was interviewed about interactions with Sirhan, described as a young man seen near the headquarters and in a blue Volkswagen. Witnesses, including Mrs. Ellenore Severson and Maryam Koushan (also known as Rose Khan), reported sightings of individuals resembling Sirhan on June 2–4, 1968. Khan’s family members, including Amir Hossain Khan, Phillipe Khan, and Shirin Khan, were also interviewed but denied knowledge of Sirhan or his activities. The FBI examined photographs of Sirian Stirian (a name linked to Sirhan) and his alleged brothers, Sharif Bisara and ADEL Shiran, though witnesses could not definitively identify them. Investigations also explored political tensions involving Khan’s opposition to Iranian policies and his connections to the Iranian diaspora in Southern California. The FBI sought to verify sightings through campaign staff interviews and photographs, while noting potential threats against Khan from Iranian authorities.  

Key People  
- **Khaibar Khan**: Iranian-American volunteer at RFK’s Los Angeles headquarters; questioned about interactions with Sirhan Sirhan and alleged connections to the Iranian diaspora.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Alleged assassin of RFK; described by witnesses as a young man seen near the campaign headquarters and in a blue Volkswagen.  
- **Maryam Koushan (Rose Khan)**: Half-sister of Khaibar Khan; reported sightings of an individual resembling Sirian Stirian at the headquarters on June 2 and 4, 1968.  
- **J. C. Khan**: Son of Khaibar Khan; denied knowledge of Sirian Stirian or his family during FBI interviews.  
- **Mrs. Ellenore Severson**: Campaign volunteer who reported seeing a man resembling Sirhan near the headquarters on June 2, 1968.  
- **Amir Hossain Khan, Phillipe Khan, Shirin Khan**: Family members of Khaibar Khan; interviewed but denied knowledge of Sirhan’s activities.  
- **Lawrence Strick**: Volunteer worker at Kennedy Campaign Headquarters; mentioned in context of witness accounts.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: RFK campaign headquarters at 5615 Wilshire Boulevard; site of multiple witness observations and volunteer interactions.  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Location of RFK’s assassination on June 5, 1968; referenced in witness accounts of a man resembling someone from the campaign headquarters.  
- **Santa Monica, California**: Koushan’s residence (1215 Ocean Avenue); mentioned in context of her observations and family connections.  
- **Culver City, California**: Linked to KHAN’s family ties within the Iranian community.  

Key Events  
- **June 2–4, 1968**: Witnesses reported sightings of individuals resembling Sirhan Sirhan at RFK campaign headquarters, including a young man in a blue Volkswagen and a woman associated with him.  
- **June 7–19, 1968**: FBI conducted interviews with Khaibar Khan’s family members to verify sightings of Sirhan and his alleged associates.  
- **June 5, 1968**: RFK was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel; witnesses noted a man in a white shirt resembling someone from the campaign headquarters.  
- **March or April 1966**: Khaibar Khan claimed to have been assaulted in West Los Angeles, resulting in injuries requiring medical attention.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and investigations into potential connections between campaign volunteers, Sirhan Sirhan, and Iranian political figures.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in questioning Khaibar Khan regarding his activities at the RFK headquarters.  
- **Kennedy Campaign Headquarters**: Los Angeles location where volunteers, witnesses, and alleged associates of Sirhan were observed.  
- **Iranian Government**: Implied to have targeted Khaibar Khan due to his opposition to Iranian policies and diaspora connections.

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