</s>FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 6/10/68 1 Date JENHANGIR (JOHN) DORDI, 176 North Michigan Avenue, Date Apartment 3, Pasadena, California (DORDI) 176 North Michigan Avenue, advised that he came to the United States (telephone 795-2033), India, approximately five years ago. He stated that he attended Pasadena City College (PCC) from 1963 to 1965. He advised that he is presently employed as a salesman for Stenocord Direction Company, 3755 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, Directionary College (teletelephone 666-4000) and furnished information as follows: DORDII stated that that he has never known SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHAR by name. He explained that he while attending PCC, he cance to know many foreign students through social activities and noted that some of the foreign students were Arabs. He stated that after some of his foreign students was assassinated, held that after Senator ROBERT KENNEDY's assassination, that he now realized that he had seen him on several occasions at PCC. He noted, however, he had never known him by name, he never associated with him, and has never had a conversation with him. DORDIII recalled that in late March, 1966, he attended the races at Santa Anita with an associate, GAYMOARD MISTRI who was also attended PCC and became an associate. that MISTRI also attended PCG and recalled that he and MISTRII saw SIRHI who chance at the races. He pointed out, however. that although they recognized SIRHAIN was sight and had a conversation with him; the conversation was solely about the conversations with him and the conversation that he believes that this date was the last day of the DORDII noted that he believed this he was not certain. he was the least day of. The season at Santa Ana also although information concerning SIRAHAN other than that set forth above. 6/7/68 6/17/68 @ pasadena, California Los Angeles 56-156 on SA's IRVIN B. WELLS, III and at SA's IRA'S IRVN B. IHJ/J/IH/J&J/y ROBERT H. MORNEAU, JR./ J/J. /IEW: jmk/j/y by Date dictated 6/16/68 <loc_792><loc_904>This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 141616

Summary  
The documents detail FBI FD-302 interview records from June 1968 regarding Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, later identified as the assassin of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Key individuals provided employment, social, and behavioral details about Sirhan:  
- **Jendhangir Dordi** (Pasadena, California) stated he attended Pasadena City College (PCC) from 1963–1965 and knew foreign students, including Arabs. He claimed to have seen someone resembling Sirhan at Santa Anita racetracks in late March 1966 but did not know him by name or associate with him.  
- **Clarence Copping** (Pasadena, California) employed Sirhan at his Elite Motor Service from March 30, 1964, to September 14, 1964. He described Sirhan as a quiet, hardworking employee who lived alone and had no known political or violent tendencies.  
- **William Beveridge** (Pasadena, California) knew Sirhan since 1961–1962. He noted Sirhan’s family conflicts, including a fight with his brother JOB in early 1964, which led Sirhan to move to Beveridge’s residence at 234 North Carmello. Beveridge described Sirhan as a respectful, nonviolent individual who enjoyed the U.S. and lived independently.  
- **Wayne J. Brantley** (Monrovia, California) met Sirhan in 1963 while working at a service station owned by Copping. They became friends; Sirhan stayed with Brantley for hours each evening. Brantley noted Sirhan’s interest in horses and his quiet demeanor but no political discussions.  
- **Jack Davies** (Pasadena, California) employed Sirhan at his Richfield Service Station from September 28, 1964, to June 7, 1965. Davies described Sirhan as a dedicated worker who lived alone, frequented Santa Anita racetracks, and spent most of his salary on horse betting. He last saw Sirhan on June 3, 1968, at the station, where Sirhan purchased gas and waved to staff before leaving.  
- **Sidney McDaniel** (Pasadena, California) confirmed seeing Sirhan at Davies’ station on June 3, 1968, and noted no changes in his behavior. He identified Sirhan as the man pictured in media as the RFK assassin, expressing disbelief at the claim.  
- **Thomas Blessing** (Pasadena, California) met Sirhan briefly at Davies’ station; he described Sirhan as polite but a loner who never discussed politics or violence.  

Additional documents from June 1968 include FBI FD-302 forms detailing interviews with individuals who had contact with Sirhan:  
- **Yashuk** (former employee at Jack Davies Richfield Service Station) described Sirhan as friendly, non-confrontational, and having no known political affiliations or conflicts. He noted Sirhan’s interactions with customers, his interest in a 1956 De Soto car, and his habit of wearing tight "continental" pants. Yashuk also mentioned Sirhan’s avoidance of confrontations, including an incident involving a profane security guard.  
- **Carol Lambrecht** (former manager at the station) stated Sirhan worked night shifts without political discussions and had no known friends. She recalled Sirhan interacting with customers near the Coke machine but noted he never engaged in disputes. Lambrecht also mentioned a labor dispute involving Sirhan and unpaid wages, which led to a settlement of $150.  
- **Ivan Milicic** (owner of Chevrolet station) described Sirhan as a competent worker who avoided lengthy conversations and had few friends. He last saw Sirhan in June 1968 at the Richfield Service Station.  
- **Vartan Malian** (liquor store owner) confirmed Sirhan’s prior employment at the station but noted no personal interactions.  
- **John Weidner** (health food store owner) employed Sirhan as a stock boy from September 1967 to March 1968. He described Sirhan as honest and sympathetic to marginalized groups, including expressing anti-Israel sentiments and advocating for violent action by Black communities. Weidner noted conflicts over work practices, including an argument about vegetable packaging that led to Sirhan’s termination. Sirhan also discussed his lack of U.S. citizenship and disbelief in God.  

A workers’ compensation case involving Sirhan B. Sirhan (also referred to as STIRIAN) is detailed, referencing an injury sustained on September 25, 1966, while employed by Alfillich Construction Company. A compromise and release was approved on March 27, 1968, awarding Sirhan $2,000, with portions allocated to medical providers and attorneys. The case was reviewed by the Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board in California, with Ernest A. Lackmann serving as referee. Medical examinations were conducted by multiple physicians, including Leonard H. Yamshon, Martin Albori, Robert B. Leviis, and Forest L. Johnson. The settlement included payments to Dr. Maurice W. Nugent ($50), Dr. Yamson ($45), and attorney fees ($200).  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Central figure in the investigation; employed by Copping and Davies, associated with Beveridge, Brantley, Yashuk, Lambrecht, Milicic, Malian, Weidner.  
- **Jendhangir Dordi**, **Clarence Copping**, **William Beveridge**, **Wayne J. Brantley**, **Jack Davies**, **Sidney McDaniel**, **Thomas Blessing**: Witnesses providing employment, social, and behavioral details about Sirhan.  
- **Yashuk**, **Carol Lambrecht**, **Ivan Milicic**, **Vartan Malian**, **John Weidner**: Individuals who worked with or interacted with Sirhan at various locations.  
- **Ernest A. Lackmann**: Referee for the Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board case.  
- **Leonard H. Yamshon, M.D., Martin Albori, M.D., Robert B. Leviis, Forest L. Johnson**: Medical examiners involved in Sirhan’s workers’ compensation case.  

Key Locations  
- **Pasadena City College (PCC)**: Attended by Dordi; associated with foreign students.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Home to Copping’s motor service, Beveridge’s residence, Davies’ gas station, McDaniel/Blessing’s residences, and Weidner’s health food store.  
- **Santa Anita Racetracks**: Frequent location for Sirhan’s horse betting activities.  
- **Jack Davies Richfield Service Station**, 2529 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, California: Employed Sirhan; last seen by witnesses on June 3, 1968.  
- **Organic-Pasadena** health food store, Pasadena, California: Employed Sirhan as a stock boy from September 1967 to March 1968.  
- **Hough Security Company**: Provided evening security for the station.  
- **7th Day Adventist Church in Pasadena**: Attended by Sirhan and his mother with Mrs. Boxko.  

Key Events  
- Sirhan’s employment history at Copping’s and Davies’ stations (1964–1965).  
- Sirhan’s alleged involvement in the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968; witnesses confirmed his presence at Davies’ station on June 3, 1968.  
- Sirhan’s family conflicts and relocation to Beveridge’s residence in early 1964.  
- Sirhan’s employment at Jack Davies Richfield Service Station from 1965–1968, including interactions with Yashuk and Lambrecht.  
- Labor dispute involving unpaid wages and a settlement of $150 with the Labor Commissioner in March 1963.  
- Conflicts between Sirhan and Weidner over work practices, leading to termination and police involvement.  
- Sirhan’s expressed anti-Israel sentiments, sympathy for marginalized groups, and discussions about U.S. citizenship.  
- Injury sustained by Sirhan on September 25, 1966, during a horseback incident; medical evaluation by Leonard J. Yamshon, M.D., November 6, 1967.  
- Compromise and release approved on March 27, 1968, awarding Sirhan $2,000 in the workers’ compensation case.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted the investigation via FD-302 interviews.  
- **Pasadena City College (PCC)**: Associated with Dordi’s academic background.  
- **Richfield Service Station**: Employed Sirhan; last seen by witnesses on June 3, 1968.  
- **Labor Commissioner, Division of Labor Law Enforcement**: Involved in wage dispute resolution.  
- **Hough Security Company**: Provided security services at the station.  
- **Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board** (California): Reviewed Sirhan’s workers’ compensation case.  
- **American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation**: Licensing board for Leonard J. Yamshon, M.D.  
- **Palmer & Toomer**, **McLaughlin, Evans, Dabbey & Cumming**: Legal representatives in the workers’ compensation case.

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