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Summary  
The document contains fragmented legal records, court proceedings, and media-related content related to the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) and the trial of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, accused of the crime. Key elements include legal motions regarding evidence suppression, gag orders restricting media coverage, and procedural delays in the trial. Superior Judge Herbert V. Walker presided over the case, which was initially scheduled for November 1, 1968, but faced potential postponement due to jury selection challenges and holidays. Legal arguments centered on the admissibility of evidence, including diaries seized from Sirhan’s home, and debates over judicial fairness, media restrictions, and security measures such as an isolation booth for Sirhan during pretrial hearings. The trial was later rescheduled for December 9, 1968, with ongoing discussions about the death penalty and threats against Sirhan and his family. References to Sirhan’s mental state and potential insanity defense claims were noted, alongside mentions of FBI involvement in investigations and evidence collection. Some sections include unrelated cases or administrative records, such as Parris Island Marine Base references or poetic content, but these are included as part of the document’s fragmented nature. Redacted social security numbers (e.g., "S.N. 5-6.5-5.5.9.5") appear in some entries but are not explicitly identified.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Accused assassin of RFK; central figure in the trial and investigation.  
- **Russell Parsons**: Defense attorney representing Sirhan, involved in motions to suppress evidence and challenge gag orders.  
- **Herbert V. Walker**: Superior Court judge presiding over the case.  
- **Evelle L.Y. Yummer**: District Attorney overseeing the prosecution.  
- **Adel Sirhan**: Sirhan’s sister, mentioned as a defense witness.  
- **Richard Vokl**: FBI agent in Los Angeles involved in investigations.  
- **Donald Gooden**: Author of an interview with Russell Parsons referenced in legal documents.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Central to trial proceedings, courtrooms (e.g., Department 107), and police searches of Sirhan’s residence.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Mentioned in context of evidence searches.  
- **Ambassador Hotel**: Linked to RFK’s assassination; referenced in legal documents.  
- **FBI offices in Los Angeles**: Involved in investigations and record-keeping.  
- **Parris Island, S.C.**: Fragmentary reference to a military or administrative case.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy**: Occurred on June 5, 1968; Sirhan was charged with the crime.  
- **Trial Proceedings**: Scheduled for November 1, 1968, later postponed to December 9, 1968, due to procedural delays and jury selection challenges.  
- **Evidence Seizure**: Police searched Sirhan’s home for diaries and other materials, which became central to legal arguments.  
- **Gag Order Review**: Defense motions challenged media restrictions on trial coverage.  
- **Insanity Defense Consideration**: References to Sirhan’s mental state and potential legal implications.  
- **FBI Involvement**: Mentioned in investigations, evidence collection, and document filings.  
- **Threats Against Sirhan**: Legal discussions noted concerns over threats against Sirhan and his family.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles County Superior Court**: Oversaw trial proceedings and pretrial hearings.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in investigations, evidence collection, and document filings.  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Conducted prosecution and legal oversight.  
- ***Herald-Examiner* (Los Angeles newspaper)**: Covered trial developments and public statements.

RFK Declassified Files

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