</s>524 1 can't say. I can't remember. 2 Q You can't Remember? 3 A Well, I can't remember. 4 Q Did you ever make that kind of mark on any of 5 these slips? 6 A No, first of all, let me tell you about this 7 thing here. 8 First of all. that is his writing here and I 9 can't remember this thing here. I cant write here now at 10 that time because if this thing had been thrown out or was 11 still kept in the envelope because it was of no importance. 12 Q What was of No importance? 13 A Because he was looking for the sealed exhibits. 14 14 Q I'm not quite sure what you mean when you say 15 "It was of not no importance." 16 17 What do you mean? A His looking for something restricted. 18 His lookingfor something restricted .. 18 All right; let's leave Exhibit 2 and go on to. 19 Exhibit Number 3; that's the next one. 20 20 Do you see that? 21 A Yes. 22 A Are these your initials, "F.K. " ... "?" 23 A Yes. 24 Q That is dated July 21. 25 Q Do you know the year? 26 A It should be '70. 27 A Q And that's that's same man, Mr. Faura again? 28 A Yes. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains transcripts from grand jury hearings in Los Angeles County involving testimony about exhibit handling procedures related to the Sirhan case (linked to Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination). Witnesses described protocols for managing exhibits, including sealed/unsealed materials, court orders restricting access, and interactions with attorneys seeking specific evidence such as bullets or photographs. Testimony included references to dates like August 12, 1970, and May 1969, when a court order by Judge Walker was implemented to limit exhibit access. Procedures involved numbered forms for tracking requests, security measures to monitor individuals viewing sensitive materials, and challenges in locating specific exhibits like Exhibit 53 or numbers 47–52. Witnesses such as Loyless T. Williams, Winston E. Battle Jr., and Fayek K. Abdelmalak detailed their roles in managing exhibits and interactions with Mr. Harper, an attorney involved in the case.  

Key People  
- **Fayek K. Abdelmalak**: Witness testifying about exhibit handling difficulties and interactions with Mr. Harper.  
- **Loyless T. Williams**: Clerk’s Office employee who managed exhibit requests and testified about court order compliance.  
- **Winston E. Battle Jr.**: Criminal Exhibit Custodian describing procedures for accessing sensitive materials.  
- **Benito B. Cariaga**: Exhibit custodian providing details on intake and handling of criminal exhibits.  
- **Mr. Harper**: Attorney seeking access to exhibits in the Sirhan case.  
- **Judge Walker**: Issued a court order (May 1969) restricting exhibit access.  
- **Ken Buckley**: Supervisor overseeing exhibit handling and court order enforcement.  

Key Locations  
- **Clerk’s Office, Los Angeles County Courthouse (4th Floor)**: Central location for managing exhibits and interactions with attorneys.  
- **Grand Jury Hearing Room**: Site of testimony about exhibit procedures and security protocols.  
- **524 North Spring Street**: Bureau of Investigation location mentioned in context of exhibit handling.  

Key Events  
- Implementation of a court order (May 1969) by Judge Walker to restrict access to exhibits in the Sirhan case.  
- Testimony about changes to exhibit review procedures, including numbered forms for tracking access and preventing unauthorized viewing.  
- Instances where attorneys requested specific exhibits, such as photographs and ballistic evidence.  
- Challenges in locating certain exhibits (e.g., Exhibit 53) and discussions about markings on forms (circles, checkmarks).  
- Security measures to monitor individuals accessing sensitive materials, including interactions between witnesses and Mr. Harper.  

Key Organizations  
- **Clerk’s Office**: Responsible for managing exhibits and enforcing court orders related to the Sirhan case.  
- **Los Angeles County Grand Jury**: Conducted hearings to investigate exhibit handling procedures.  
- **Bureau of Investigation**: Mentioned in context of exhibit management and security protocols.

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