</s>B.D. G. Granel Jury Jusy Iranscript RE: R. D. County Clerk Offices Date: 9/11/21-2/23/1, Pq. 477-690 Fbi. - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER LA - LOS ANGELES PC: 477 - 690 Class / Case # Class /Case # Vol. Serial # Class/ Case # Z 3 1 OPEN 8/11//12/203083 INVESTATION B.P. 472-690 B.R.A. Rile, Inc ., Los Angeles, CA. 8/1/20303803 2211 2211 2211 2215 2021 RRP003HD09 - - FENDING LITIGATION. DO ICT D.ESTROY. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document details procedures for managing exhibits in the Sirhan Bishara Sirhan trial for the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), focusing on court-ordered restrictions on exhibit access and internal administrative practices. Testimony from John M. Walker, head of court services in the Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office, describes protocols implemented under Judge Walker’s court order to limit unauthorized access to original exhibits. These included revised review forms, secure storage in a death penalty locker (Room 448), and color-coded notations for sensitive materials. Loyless Williams, an exhibit custodian clerk, and Guy Tracy, a former supervisor who resigned under unusual circumstances, are noted as key personnel involved in handling exhibits. The document also references a 1968 Grand Jury audit report highlighting prior concerns about exhibit management deficiencies and subsequent revisions to manuals for court clerks and custodians. Administrative details include staff meetings, personnel changes (e.g., Ken Buckley replaced by Jack Trans), and interactions with Grand Jury members regarding security measures and internal policies. Specific instances of exhibit handling, such as showing Sirhan’s gun to Fernando Faura, are documented alongside efforts to track funds received by courts and prevent theft through written instructions and guide envelopes.  

Key People  
- John M. Walker: Head of court services in the County Clerk’s Office, testified about exhibit management procedures.  
- Sirhan Bishara Sirhan: Defendant in the RFK assassination trial.  
- Judge Walker: Issued a court order restricting access to exhibits in the Sirhan case.  
- Loyless Williams: Exhibit custodian clerk involved in handling and reviewing exhibits.  
- Guy Tracy: Former supervisor of exhibit custodians who resigned under unusual circumstances involving theft investigations.  
- Fayek K. Abdelmalak: Clerk in the County Clerk’s Office, detailed interactions with individuals seeking access to sealed documents.  
- Ken Buckley: Supervisor of the Clerk’s Office, later replaced by Jack Trans.  
- Jack Trans: Replaced Ken Buckley as supervisor.  
- Fernando Faura: Witnessed Sirhan’s gun during exhibit handling.  
- Mr. Talmachoff: Former supervisor whose absence prompted changes in exhibit management procedures.  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles County Courthouse (County Clerk’s Office, 4th Floor): Central location for managing exhibits and court services.  
- Hall of Justice (adjacent building to the County Clerk’s Office): Adjacent facility housing the Grand Jury and related proceedings.  
- Room 448: Vault for storing death penalty case exhibits in steel lockers.  
- Room 444: Location associated with exhibit management activities.  
- Public counter and ante-room: Areas previously used for public review of exhibits, later secured for inspections.  
- Grand Jury Hearing Room: Site of proceedings involving inquiries about exhibit handling protocols.  

Key Events  
- Implementation of Judge Walker’s court order to restrict access to original exhibits in the Sirhan case.  
- Transition from public table reviews to secure ante-room inspections to enhance surveillance and security.  
- Introduction of color-coded notations (e.g., red ink) for identifying sensitive exhibits.  
- Review of a 1968 Grand Jury audit report addressing prior deficiencies in exhibit management practices.  
- Development and revision of manuals for court clerks and exhibit custodians to standardize procedures.  
- Staff training sessions on handling exhibits, security measures, and fund-checking systems.  
- Interactions with individuals seeking access to sealed documents under court orders, including showing Sirhan’s gun to Fernando Faura.  
- Administrative changes, such as replacing Ken Buckley with Jack Trans and revising review forms for exhibit tracking.  

Key Organizations  
- County Clerk’s Office (Los Angeles): Managed exhibit handling, storage, and administrative procedures.  
- Superior Court Clerks: Assigned to criminal courts, involved in managing exhibits and court orders.  
- Grand Jury: Investigated exhibit management practices and security protocols in the Sirhan case.  
- District Attorney’s Investigative Unit: Involved in polygraph examinations related to exhibit thefts.  
- County Counsel: Participated in discussions about cash management issues tied to exhibits.

RFK Declassified Files

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