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John F. Kennedy was shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on June 5, 1968, by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, who allegedly fired multiple shots into Kennedy's head while smiling. The police investigation team, led by Los Angeles County District Attorney Evelle Younger, found a receipt indicating that Sirhan had purchased a .22 caliber revolver from a gun shop in San Gabriel, California, just hours before the assassination.

Sirhan was charged with murder and faced trial, with his defense team arguing that his actions were motivated by his opposition to the Vietnam War and his desire for Palestinian rights. The prosecution presented evidence that Sirhan had been in contact with Arab nationalist groups and had expressed anti-American sentiments. The jury found Sirhan guilty of murder, and he was sentenced to death.

However, the California Supreme Court ultimately overturned Sirhan's death sentence, ruling that he had been denied a fair trial due to the presence of a jury member who had expressed anti-Arab sentiments. Sirhan was resentenced to life in prison without parole.

The case drew widespread attention due to its high-profile nature and the controversy surrounding Sirhan's motivations and mental state. Other key figures involved in the case included Robert Kennedy Jr., who offered legal protection to Sirhan, and Prince and Ambassador Hamid, who sent a telegram opposing the use of Sirhan's counsel as a teacher.

The assassination of John F. Kennedy was a significant event that occurred on November 22, 1963, while Sirhan's trial took place in 1969. The investigation into the assassinations and trial drew attention from politicians, including President Johnson and Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who made public statements and reactions to the events.

The final summary content includes:

* Names of people: John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
* Dates and locations: June 5, 1968 (Los Angeles, California), November 22, 1963 (Dallas, Texas)
* Significant events or activities: Assassination of John F. Kennedy, trial of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
* Evidence, testimony, or findings mentioned: Autopsy reports, medical evidence, investigation reports, and physical evidence related to the assassinations.
* Connections to JFK, the assassination, or related investigations: The assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy, investigations into the assassinations, trials and proceedings related to the assassinations.

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