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Summary  
The documents detail fragmented, partially legible records related to Sirhan Bishara’s trial for the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), focusing on psychiatric evaluations, legal proceedings, and debates over his mental state. Psychiatrists Dr. Bernard L. Diamond, Dr. Seymour Pollack, Dr. Cooper, Dr. Oliver, and Dr. Schorr testified about Sirhan’s alleged psychosis, hypnosis sessions, and potential delusions. Legal arguments centered on whether Sirhan acted under psychological influence or premeditation, with cross-examinations of psychiatrists by prosecution and defense teams. Trial costs were estimated at $858,595, and logistical details for Sirhan’s incarceration at Vacaville Medical Facility included secure cells and restricted movement. Mentions of the Ambassador Hotel as the assassination site and references to declassification under E.O. 14176 appear in multiple records. Some text is garbled or incomplete, with repeated phrases and unclear legal arguments. Redacted social security numbers are noted but not disclosed.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara**: Accused of assassinating RFK; central defendant in the trial.  
- **Dr. Bernard L. Diamond**: Psychiatrist testifying for the defense, affiliated with UC Berkeley.  
- **Dr. Seymour Pollack**: Evaluated Sirhan’s mental state, citing psychosis and delusions.  
- **Dr. Cooper**: Psychiatric expert involved in evaluations; cross-examined during trial.  
- **Dr. Oliver**: Testified about Sirhan’s alleged mental condition.  
- **Dr. Schorr**: Psychiatrist who assessed Sirhan’s competency.  
- **Judge Walter/Robert V. Walker**: Judicial figures referenced in procedural decisions.  
- **Grant B. Cooper**: Legal figure mentioned in trial proceedings.  
- **Lynn Compton**: Prosecutor or legal associate involved in cross-examinations.  
- **John Howard**: District Attorney’s office representative.  
- **Leonard Ortiz/USC**: Legal counsel or expert witness referenced.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, Calif.**: Site of RFK’s assassination and Sirhan’s trial.  
- **Ambassador Hotel**: Location of RFK’s assassination on June 5, 1968.  
- **Vacaville Medical Facility**: Prison where Sirhan was housed post-trial; described as having specialized cells.  
- **Berkeley, Calif.**: Affiliation of Dr. Diamond.  
- **St. Luke’s Hospital, Pasadena**: Detention site for Sirhan prior to trial.  
- **Beirut**: Mentioned in context of PLO posters depicting Sirhan as a hero.  

Key Events  
- **RFK Assassination (June 5, 1968)**: Sirhan shot RFK at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- **Sirhan’s Trial**: Costed approximately $858,595; involved psychiatric testimony and debates over premeditation.  
- **Psychiatric Evaluations**: Multiple experts testified about Sirhan’s alleged psychosis, hypnosis, and delusions related to RFK’s death.  
- **Legal Arguments**: Defense claimed Sirhan acted under psychological influence; prosecution contested credibility of psychiatric testimony.  
- **Cell Arrangements at Vacaville**: Plans for Sirhan’s incarceration included secure cells, restricted movement, and logistical details.  
- **Media Coverage**: References to *Herald-Examiner* articles highlighting public perception of Sirhan as a “hero” in Arab nations.  
- **PLO Posters**: Depicted Sirhan as a hero, with ties to Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) imagery.  

Key Organizations  
- **Defense Team for Sirhan Bishara**: Involved in legal and psychiatric arguments.  
- **Prosecution Team**: Included figures like Grant B. Cooper and John Howard; referenced legal strategies.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Mentioned in trial logistics and Sirhan’s arrest.  
- **California Department of Corrections**: Managed Sirhan’s post-trial incarceration at Vacaville Medical Facility.  
- **FBI**: Referenced in administrative footnotes related to document declassification.  
- **Psychiatric Evaluation Panels**: Comprised experts like Drs. Diamond, Pollack, Cooper, Oliver, and Schorr.  
- **University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)**: Affiliation of Dr. Diamond.  
- **University of Southern California (USC)**: Referenced in legal proceedings.  
- **Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)**: Tied to posters depicting Sirhan as a hero.

RFK Declassified Files

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