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Summary  
The documents detail the investigation into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Sirhan Sirhan was identified as the accused assassin and faced multiple trials, with Wilbur Littledfield serving as his defense attorney during his third trial. The text references witness accounts of gunfire near the hotel, including a man practicing rapid shooting with a revolver. Hospital investigations focused on emergency procedures at Central Receiving Hospital following RFK’s death. Separate incidents, such as the death of George S. by gunshot in Los Angeles and comparisons to other high-profile cases like the 1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy and Adolf Eichmann’s 1962 trial, are also mentioned. A 23-man task force led by Robert Houghton and Lynn D. Compton was formed to investigate Sirhan’s case, involving agencies such as the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the District Attorney’s Office. Testimony from a grand jury hearing included details about Sirhan’s actions during the shooting, bullet types, and witness descriptions, including Ethel Kennedy’s reaction. Preparations for a bulletproof defendant’s dock in court were noted as part of security measures inspired by Eichmann’s trial.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Accused assassin of RFK; subject of multiple trials and media coverage.  
- **Wilbur Littledfield**: Public defender representing Sirhan during his third trial; described as an experienced criminal defense attorney.  
- **Richard S. Buckley**: Public Defender who assigned Littledfield to Sirhan’s case.  
- **Robert Houghton**: Chief of detectives and leader of the 23-man task force investigating Sirhan.  
- **Lynn D. Compton**: Deputy district attorney and member of the task force.  
- **David N. Brown**: Special Investigations Division member involved in the task force.  
- **Ethel Kennedy**: Wife of RFK; witness to the assassination, described in grand jury testimony.  
- **Adolf Eichmann**: Used as a precedent for bulletproof courtroom measures during Sirhan’s trial.  
- **John F. Kennedy**: 1963 assassination referenced in contextual comparisons.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Central location for the RFK assassination, legal proceedings, and hospital investigations.  
- **Ambassador Hotel**: Site of RFK’s assassination; described as the primary location for witness accounts and security measures.  
- **Central Receiving Hospital**: Involved in post-assassination emergency procedure investigations.  
- **Jerusalem**: Location of Adolf Eichmann’s 1962 trial, referenced as a precedent for courtroom security.  
- **Middle East**: Mentioned in Sirhan’s alleged travel and employment history in the early 1960s.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy**: Occurred on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel; described through witness accounts and forensic details.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan’s Trials**: Littledfield’s involvement in his third trial, with references to prior legal proceedings.  
- **Formation of a 23-Man Task Force**: Led by Houghton and Compton, involving LAPD, FBI, and DA’s Office to investigate Sirhan’s case.  
- **Grand Jury Testimony**: Included accounts of Sirhan’s actions during the shooting, bullet types, and witness descriptions (e.g., Ethel Kennedy’s reaction).  
- **Bulletproof Courtroom Measures**: Preparations for a secure dock inspired by Eichmann’s trial.  
- **Hospital Emergency Investigations**: Focus on procedural reviews at Central Receiving Hospital following RFK’s death.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in investigations related to RFK’s assassination and Sirhan’s case.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Participated in the 23-man task force investigating Sirhan.  
- **District Attorney’s Office (Los Angeles County)**: Oversaw legal proceedings against Sirhan, including the task force’s work.  
- **Special Investigations Division**: Component of the task force focused on Sirhan’s case.  
- **American Hospital Association**: Mentioned in discussions about hospital emergency care reforms post-assassination.

RFK Declassified Files

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