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Summary  
The documents detail the arrest and prosecution of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan (later identified as Sirhan Bishara Sirhan) in connection to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968. Sirhan was arrested on the same day and booked under the name "John Doe" due to his unknown identity at the time. He was charged with six counts of assault with intent to murder. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office planned to present the case to the Grand Jury on June 7, 1968, bypassing a preliminary hearing. Physical evidence recovered from Sirhan included Federal Reserve notes, a song sheet referencing Robert F. Kennedy, and newspaper clippings about his campaign events. Medical records from the Los Angeles County Central Receiving Hospital document injuries sustained in the assassination, including bullet wounds to the chest and abdomen of RFK, with treatments administered on June 6, 1968. FBI and LAPD reports reference ongoing investigations into Sirhan’s activities, including his possession of items tied to Kennedy’s campaign.  

Key People  
- Sirhan Bishara Sirhan (arrested and charged in connection to RFK’s assassination)  
- Robert F. Kennedy (assassinated on June 5, 1968)  
- Judge Joan Dempsey Klein (involved in Sirhan’s initial court proceedings)  
- Sergeant Jordan (LAPD officer involved in Sirhan’s arrest and case handling)  
- Inspector John Powers (FBI official who provided medical records of Sirhan’s 1966 arrest)  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California (sites of Sirhan’s arrest, police station, and hospital treatment)  
- Ambassador Hotel, Coconut Grove (location of RFK’s assassination)  
- Central Receiving Hospital, Los Angeles (treatment facility for victims of the shooting)  

Key Events  
- Arrest of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan on June 5, 1968, following RFK’s assassination.  
- Charging of Sirhan with six counts of assault with intent to murder.  
- Medical treatment of RFK and other victims at Central Receiving Hospital.  
- FBI and LAPD investigations into Sirhan’s possession of campaign-related items (e.g., song sheets, newspaper clippings).  
- Planning by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office to present the case to the Grand Jury on June 7, 1968.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)  
- Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office  
- Central Receiving Hospital, Los Angeles

RFK Declassified Files

56-la-156-r_sec_001_ser_1--part_1_of_3.pdf

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