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Summary  
The documents detail various aspects of Sirhan Bishara Shahan’s (Sirhan Sirhan) trial for the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. Legal proceedings include motions for mistrial or change of venue due to challenges over the indictment’s validity and potential insanity defense arguments. Defense attorneys Grant C. Cooper and S.C. Cohen discussed Sirhan’s mental state, including references to his IQ test results (89), childhood trauma, and family dynamics. Prosecutors such as Deputy District Attorney E. Parsons and John Howard addressed evidence handling, media interactions, and courtroom security measures like steel-plated windows. Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the coroner, conducted an autopsy on RFK, detailing bullet wounds and cause of death, though his resignation from the Coroner’s Office was noted due to conflicts with hospital administrators. Administrative forms (FD-350, PD-350) referenced court adjournments, evidence management, and media coverage by outlets like *Los Angeles Times* and *Herald-Examiner*. Fragmented testimonies included Sirhan’s courtroom outbursts, claims of innocence, and alleged diary entries expressing intent to kill RFK. Mentions of his mother Mary Bishara, brother Munir Bishara, and defense witness Ziad Hashimah highlighted family background and potential mental health concerns.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Shahan (Sirhan Sirhan)**: Accused of assassinating RFK; described as agitated in court, expressing guilt, and referencing diary entries.  
- **Judge Herbert L. Walker**: Presiding judge overseeing the trial; noted Sirhan’s outbursts and potential psychiatric evaluations.  
- **Grant C. Cooper** and **S.C. Cohen**: Defense attorneys; discussed Sirhan’s emotional state and legal strategies.  
- **Dr. Thomas Noguchi**: Forensic pathologist who performed RFK’s autopsy, detailing bullet wounds and cause of death.  
- **Mary Bishara**: Sirhan’s mother, mentioned in context of mental health concerns or potential testimony.  
- **Munir Bishara**: Sirhan’s brother; referenced in testimonies about family dynamics and alleged connections to the assassination.  
- **Ziad Hashimah**: Defense witness who testified about Sirhan’s childhood trauma and family conflicts.  
- **David F. Nits**: Attorney mentioned in legal proceedings.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Central location for the trial, media coverage, and RFK’s treatment at Good Samaritan Hospital.  
- **Good Samaritan Hospital**: Site of RFK’s treatment following the assassination.  
- **Pasadena Police Department**: Involved in evidence handling and witness interactions.  
- **St. John’s Hospital** and **Walled City**: Mentioned in fragmented contexts, possibly related to Sirhan’s childhood or medical cases.  

Key Events  
- **RFK’s Assassination (June 5, 1968)**: Sirhan Bishara shot RFK at the Ambassador Hotel; Dr. Noguchi’s autopsy detailed two bullets fired at the neck and a third in the chest.  
- **Trial Delays**: Motions for mistrial or change of venue due to legal challenges, including concerns over jury selection and public perception.  
- **Psychiatric Evaluations**: Discussions about Sirhan’s potential insanity defense, IQ test results (89), and family background.  
- **Coroner Dr. Noguchi’s Resignation**: Linked to conflicts with hospital administrators regarding evidence handling or testimony.  
- **Media Coverage**: Reports by *Los Angeles Times* and *Herald-Examiner* on trial proceedings, Sirhan’s statements, and legal developments.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Prosecuted Sirhan; involved in evidence handling and legal procedures.  
- **Los Angeles County Grand Jury**: Participated in legal proceedings related to the indictment.  
- **Pasadena Police Department**: Linked to evidence collection and witness interactions.  
- **Coroner’s Office**: Handled medical and forensic aspects of RFK’s death, with Dr. Noguchi as a key figure.  
- **FBI (Los Angeles Field Office)**: Mentioned in context of investigations into Sirhan’s activities.  
- **UPI Telesholo** and **Herald-Examiner**: Media outlets covering trial developments and public interest.

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