</s>44 1 might, be, of course, we don't know what that might be, 2 (Noise) 3 Q If there were any need for you to appear ** so that 4 as of now there certainly isn't any reason to anticipate 5 that you would be called. 6 A of course in the wintertime, we are going to be 7 out there again. If they're going to postpone it, come up 8 when we were out there, it wouldn't be so bad. Now if they 9 do subpona for when we're here, do they-do they pay the 10 trip out and everything? 11 Q Yes. 12 A That all comes out of the court case? 13 That all comes Out of the Court case? That's right. That's right, 14 A A * You have no expenses. Now, you're on the 15 State side? 16 Q The State side. 17 A State side, I see. You're trying to defend him, 18 or defend, or prosecute him? 10 Q I'm a prosecutor. 20 A. I see .. You're the prosecuting attorney, you see, 21 I just want to get this a little clear in my head, you know, 22 I justwant to get that much in anything. I never hardly had 23 it-I haven't been much in everything. I never hardly had a chance to get in a courtroom. The only time I was ever 24 in a courtroom I witnessed an accident up here on the 25 corner up here oplaco, and the folks were from the city 26 so I got into that in Milwaukee, had a witness for these Form 618 (R-3-4)

Summary:  
The document contains fragmented interview transcripts and statements from individuals involved in or connected to the investigation of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination. Freddy Plimpton described being near the scene of the shooting, hearing gunshots, and witnessing a struggle with a suspect. George Plimpton provided a physical description of the suspect, identified as Sharif Sirhan, including his appearance, clothing, and behavior. The document details Sirhan’s hotel stay at the Metropole Hotel in Los Angeles, his employment at ITT CANN & Electric Company, vehicle information (a 1964 Chevrolet), and interactions with individuals such as William Lee Powers, who recounted a conversation with Jerry Owens about Sirhan allegedly being involved in the assassination. William Edmond Price is noted as having sold a murder weapon to Sirhan, identified by George Erhard. The text includes administrative details about interviews, declassification markings, and investigative notes.  

Key People:  
- Freddy Plimpton (Mrs.) and George Plimpton (husband) – witnesses at the assassination scene.  
- Sharif Sirhan – suspect described in detail, linked to the shooting.  
- William Lee Powers – individual connected to Jerry Owens, who allegedly discussed Sirhan’s involvement.  
- William Edmond Price – interviewed regarding the sale of a murder weapon to Sirhan.  
- George Erhard – involved in the sale of the weapon to Sirhan.  
- Jerry Owens – associated with Powers and alleged to have provided information about Sirhan.  

Key Locations:  
- 541 E. 72nd St., New York City – residence of Freddy and George Plimpton.  
- Metropole Hotel, Los Angeles – Sharif Sirhan’s hotel stay.  
- Howard Street, Pasadena – location where the murder weapon was sold.  
- Santa Ana, California – site of interactions between William Lee Powers and Jerry Owens.  

Key Events:  
- Robert F. Kennedy assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in 1968.  
- Witness accounts from Freddy and George Plimpton describing the shooting scene and suspect.  
- Investigation into Sharif Sirhan’s background, including his hotel records, employment, and vehicle details.  
- Sale of a murder weapon to Sirhan by William Edmond Price, as reported by George Erhard.  
- Conversations between William Lee Powers and Jerry Owens regarding Sirhan’s alleged involvement in the assassination.  

Key Organizations:  
- Los Angeles Police Department (Rampart Division) – conducted interviews and investigations.  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – referenced in connection with an unidentified agent contacting William Lee Powers.  
- U.S. National Bank – mentioned as a financial institution associated with Sharif Sirhan.

RFK Declassified Files

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