</s>42 1 the foundation as to what the slips are. However, if I may just state, this is an 2 2 Exhibit Viewing Slip, and it is filled out by the person who 3 goes down to the Clerk's office and wants to see an item 5 that the Clerk has in his custody. 6 Do you recognize this Exhibit Viewing Slip? 7 A It bears my writing -- my printing. 8 Q Do you recall going down to The Clerk's Office 9 and filling it out on the date indicated there? 9 A What date is that? 10 A The date is written there 1-31, and the year is 11 not written. The date Is written there there 1 -31,and the year Is 13 13 Do you have any recollection in regard to this Exhibit Visiting Slip? 14 15 A I have a recollection on one occasion when I went down to view an exhibit I recall that I was in the company of 16 17 Sergant Collins of the Los Angeles Police Department who was 18 assisting us in the case and my recollection of the event is 19 somewhat better now because Sergeant Collins reminded me of 20 this situation approximately a month ago. 21 I went down to see a exhibit with him. I 22 identified myself and was denied admitance and I went back 23 up to the 8th Floor and talked to Alice Nishikawa who was the 24 Court Clerk, and he matter was straightened out, and I did get 25 to see the exhibit. 26 26 Do you recall what exhibit it was you saw after the 27 0 0 matter was straightenred out? 28 A I have no present recollection at all. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains transcripts from multiple Grand Jury proceedings in Los Angeles County Superior Court related to the Sirhan Bishara case, which involves the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Testimonies focus on evidence handling procedures, including secure storage of exhibits such as bullets, clothing, and photographic materials. Witnesses describe protocols for sealing physical evidence, creating copies for public access, and categorizing witnesses as "red herrings." Discussions involve legal debates over admissibility of evidence, search warrants, and the management of sensitive materials like autopsy photographs. Administrative measures include locked vaults, access logs, and collaboration between the County Clerk’s Office, Criminal Division, and District Attorney’s Office to ensure exhibit integrity. A letter dated July 12, 1971, references concerns over exhibit handling, while Judge Walker’s Court Order regarding exhibit availability is noted as not directly communicated to certain officials until after the trial.  

Key People  
- William G. Sharp: Former County Clerk of Los Angeles, testified about exhibit security procedures and administrative controls.  
- Peter J. Talmachoff: Criminal Division representative overseeing exhibit safeguards and logistics.  
- Judge Charles A. Loring: Assistant Presiding Judge involved in Grand Jury proceedings.  
- Judge Herbert V. Walker: Issued Court Orders related to exhibit handling and evidence management.  
- Robert A. Ioughton: Deputy Chief of Los Angeles Police Department, discussed search warrants and investigative procedures.  
- David Pitts: Deputy District Attorney, provided testimony on evidence admissibility and case management.  
- Emory Hatcher: Chief Deputy County Clerk’s Office, involved in administrative and judicial communications.  
- Dr. Pollack: Psychiatrist whose interview materials were subject to legal debate over disclosure.  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles County Superior Court: Central venue for Grand Jury proceedings and evidence review.  
- Clerk’s Office (Los Angeles County): Managed exhibit storage, logs, and security protocols.  
- Criminal Division Vault: Secure facility for storing sensitive exhibits like bullets and clothing.  
- Good Samaritan Hospital: Site where some photographic evidence was taken.  

Key Events  
- Implementation of locked vaults and access logs to secure Sirhan case exhibits.  
- Grand Jury deliberations on sealing physical evidence, including bullets and clothing, to prevent tampering or public exposure.  
- Legal debates over the admissibility of photographic exhibits and search warrants for investigative materials.  
- Review of Judge Walker’s Court Order specifying conditions for exhibit availability to interested parties.  
- Collaboration between County Clerk’s Office and District Attorney’s Office to address exhibit retention and security concerns.  
- Discussion of unauthorized release of Dr. Pollack’s psychiatric interviews, raising tensions over professional confidentiality and legal disclosure requirements.  

Key Organizations  
- Los Angeles County Superior Court: Oversaw Grand Jury proceedings and evidence management.  
- Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office: Administered exhibit storage, logs, and security protocols.  
- Criminal Division (Los Angeles County): Handled logistical support for exhibit storage and logistics.  
- District Attorney’s Office: Collaborated on exhibit retention policies and evidence integrity.  
- California Department of Justice: Provided expert testimony on ballistics and forensic procedures.  
- Psychiatric Association: Involved in discussions over privileged communications and legal disclosure.

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