</s>SAC, WTO March 10, 1970 Director, FBI (62-587) KENSAIT BENVICT 2-27-70 captioned "Cheorgie Burdugan, 18 - ROJ: 00: New York." WFO should immediately interview Burdogan and determine coopiate facts relative to the allegation made by George F. J. Bolins. Your attention is directed to the fact that dabassender Bargent Shriver was not appointed Ambassador to Paris until well after Robert F. Kennedy's assesimination. Expedite. 2- New York (44-1640) 2 - Los Angeles (36-156) (Bras.) 11/1/1-738 SEPT-FID - INCEVED. SERIALIZED - INEDED. MIR 1 1970 FRI-NEW YORK 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

**Key Individuals:**

* Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, assassin of Senator Robert F. Kennedy
* Mary Sirhan, Sirhan's sister
* Luke McKissack, associate of Mary Sirhan
* Michael McCowan, associate of Mary Sirhan
* George Budugan (also known as George Buzdugan), investigated by the FBI in 1971 for potential links to Robert F. Kennedy assassination

**Dates and Locations:**

* September 8-9, 1970: TWA Flight 300 carrying Mary Sirhan, Luke McKissack, and Michael McCowan departed Los Angeles and arrived at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York
* May 4, 1970: Student riot at Kent State University resulted in the death of four students and wounding of several others
* 1971: FBI investigation into George Budugan's activities
* 1973: Claimed George Buzdugan contacted the FBI with information about John F. Kennedy assassination

**Significant Events:**

* Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan in 1968
* Student riot at Kent State University on May 4, 1970
* Investigation into George Budugan's activities and potential links to Robert F. Kennedy assassination
* Claimed George Buzdugan contacted the FBI with information about John F. Kennedy assassination

**Evidence and Findings:**

* No evidence found to link George Budugan to Robert F. Kennedy assassination
* Investigation into George Budugan was closed by the FBI's New York office in 1971
* Claimed George Buzdugan contacted the FBI with information about John F. Kennedy assassination, but claim was not substantiated and investigation was closed

**Other Information:**

* Miron Butaruju, member of the Assembly of Captive European Nations, claimed to have met George Budugan and believed him to be mentally disturbed
* Gugu, individual who claimed to have known George Budugan in Romania, provided information to the FBI about his activities

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