</s>FD . 245 (REV. 413-60) (Rev. 413.60) 0609 159 Class (Case #) * LA. LA.LOS ANGELES ft of Justice FBI .- CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER FRIOR ADDROPO FLE. CLARIFORNIA TOOL BY COMPUTER L BY Sid. Vol. BY 811/12/00078 COMPUTTER LATE 1 1 SS35/3/18/85 Social # 11/11/10/10 Social # BUREAU OPEN PRESET -FOR SELEC COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS INVESTIGATION Volume Number: Sedible. Bureau File Number 62-587 Caligraphed Dludet Tullt DO NOT DESTROY - PENDING LITIGATION 277 27 See also Nos. 129, 198, 167, 396,210, 217 See also No. 1/2, 197, 376, 210, 217, 217 1014 1014 115 2775 2774 XAN NOT DESTRY. HISTORICAL VALUE (67 NATIONAL ARCHIVES a.o.Richards 6-5-6-6 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document details interactions between Arlington Robert Scott and federal agencies (CIA, FBI, Secret Service) regarding threats against individuals associated with the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK). Scott, a Pittsburgh resident, contacted CIA headquarters on June 5, 1968, requesting assistance to travel to California to ensure Sirhan Sirhan (the assassin of RFK) received proper punishment. He expressed hostility toward Sir, Sirhan and other figures like James Earl Ray (accused in MLK’s assassination), George Wallace, and Pittsburgh Mayor Joseph Barr. Scott claimed mental instability, citing treatment at VA hospitals and a history of arrests for drunk and disorderly conduct. FBI agents interviewed him on June 10–13, 1968, noting his evasiveness about plans to harm Sirhan. The CIA and FBI monitored Scott’s activities, with the Secret Service and Pittsburgh Police Department involved in psychiatric evaluations. A separate document from the Pittsburgh Police Department describes a review of SCOTT (likely the same individual) with a history of alcoholism and conflicts with Veteran’s Administration Hospital staff in Oakland. Mental health professionals assessed his condition, noting potential danger under certain circumstances but concluding he was not immediately a threat for institutionalization. Pittsburgh police discussed monitoring SCOTT during political events like Governor George Wallace’s visit and committed to quarterly checks on his case. No further action was taken toward admitting SCOTT for psychiatric treatment by June 28, 1968.  

Key People  
- **Arlington Robert Scott**: Subject of investigation; claimed mental instability, expressed hostility toward Sirhan Sirhan, James Earl Ray, George Wallace, and Pittsburgh Mayor Joseph Barr.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Assassin of RFK; targeted by Scott’s threats.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Accused in MLK’s assassination; mentioned as a target of Scott’s animosity.  
- **George Wallace**: Former Alabama governor; referenced in Scott’s statements.  
- **Joseph Barr**: Pittsburgh mayor; cited in Scott’s grievances.  
- **Dr. Freedman** and **Dr. Freeman**: Mental health professionals who assessed SCOTT’s condition.  
- **Lieutenant Clark Tomer** and **Assistant Superintendent John P. Kelly**: Pittsburgh Police Department officials involved in monitoring SCOTT.  

Key Locations  
- **Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania**: Scott’s residence (2919 Bedford Avenue); location of FBI/Police Department investigations.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Central to RFK’s assassination; mentioned in context of Scott’s travel intentions.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Headquarters for CIA and FBI operations.  
- **Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Oakland, California**: Site of SCOTT’s treatment history.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Scott contacted CIA headquarters requesting assistance to travel to California to punish Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **June 10–13, 1968**: FBI agents interviewed Scott in Pittsburgh; he admitted mental instability and expressed hostility toward political figures.  
- **June 25, 1968**: FBI reviewed Scott’s statements for potential violations of the extortion statute but declined prosecution due to ambiguity.  
- **Psychiatric Evaluations**: Scott’s history of treatment at VA hospitals (e.g., Petersburg, Virginia; Oakdale Division) and alleged mental instability.  
- **June 28, 1968**: Pittsburgh police stated no further action was taken toward admitting SCOTT for psychiatric treatment.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and monitored Scott’s activities.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Received calls from Scott seeking assistance against Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **U.S. Secret Service**: Involved in assessing Scott’s threat level to presidential candidates.  
- **Pittsburgh Police Department**: Collaborated with FBI on Scott’s psychiatric evaluation and monitoring.  
- **Veteran’s Administration Hospital**: Provided treatment for SCOTT, noted conflicts with staff.

RFK Declassified Files

56-la-156-l_sec_001_ser_1-.pdf

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