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John F. Kennedy's assassination was a pivotal event in American history, and its investigation has been extensively documented. The trial of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, who was convicted of assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy, took place in 1969.

Sirhan was arrested on June 5, 1968, after shooting Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. He was charged with murder and stood trial in 1969. The defense team, led by attorneys George E. Shibley and Luke McKissack, argued that Sirhan was not guilty due to temporary insanity.

During the trial, several witnesses testified, including Phyllis Hazel Young, a cocktail waitress at the Ambassador Hotel who claimed to have seen Sirhan arguing with his brother Adel on the night of the assassination. Other witnesses included employees of the hotel and members of the public who had been present at the scene.

The prosecution presented evidence that Sirhan had purchased a gun just days before the assassination and had been in contact with his brother, who was known to have anti-American views. The defense argued that Sirhan's actions were not premeditated and that he was driven by temporary insanity.

On March 29, 1969, the jury delivered a verdict of guilty on two counts of murder. Sirhan was sentenced to death but later had his sentence commuted to life in prison due to changes in California law.

The investigation into Kennedy's assassination also involved other individuals and events. Abben Jabara, an Arab-American who was friends with Sirhan, was interviewed by the press about his involvement in the defense team. Salvador Acevedo Martinez, a hotel employee, provided testimony about his work at the Ambassador Hotel and his knowledge of the assassination.

The trial and investigation into Kennedy's assassination were significant events in American history, highlighting issues of politics, ideology, and violence.

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