</s>JOSE DUARTE - CUBAN GROUP On June 11, 1968, an article about Sirhan Sirhan appeared in two Orange County newspapers. The articles related that Jose Duarte, a leader of an anti-Castro Cuban group, had seen Sirhan at a Peace and Freedom Party meeting on May 21, 1968. Duarte subsequently alleged that he and Sirhan had become involved in an argument at that meeting and a slight alteration had ensued. sirhan allegedly supported the Castro government policies. The investigation of Duarte's allegation was complicated due to the presence at the meeting of several Persians, one of whom looked a great deal like Sirhan. Duarte insisted throughout the investigation that Sirhan has been at the Meeting. He attempted to gain as much publicity as possible regarding his claims. The resultant investigation revealed that Duarte and his asso- ciates either lied or were mistaken regarding Sirhan's presence at the meeting. A polygraph examination of Duarté indicated that he had never seen Sirhran. Numerous witnesses repudiated Duarte 's allegation. A detailed account of the Duarte investigation follows: On July 19, 1968; Jose Duarte was interviewed by investigators in his home and he gave the following account of a confrontation with Sirhan sirhan. duarte stated that he was the leader ofan exiled anti-castro group called UNARE (Unidad Nacional Revolu- cionaria). He stated that until 1960, he was a Major in Fidel Castro's revolutionary army. He severed his association with -445- 2026 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and the assassination investigations.

Sirhan B. Sirhan was accused of assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968. The investigation found no connection between Walter Crowe Jr. and Sirhan Sirhan.

Key individuals involved in the case include:

* Sirhan B. Sirhan: Accused assassin of Senator Robert F. Kennedy
* Adel Sirhan: Brother of Sirhan Sirhan, worked as a musician at The Pez Cafe
* Sharif Sirhan: Father of Sirhan Sirhan, had arguments with his son about living in the US
* Mary Sirhan: Mother of Sirhan Sirhan, mentioned in connection to her son's activities
* Alice Mothershead: Witness who reported seeing Sirhan Sirhan near the scene of the crime

Dates and locations relevant to the case include:

* September 1963: Sirhan attended Pasadena City College
* May 18, 1965: Sirhan left Pasadena City College
* October or November 1967: Mrs. Stone met Sharif Sirhan at The Fez Cafe
* June 7, 1968: Lois Garner overheard Spear Sayegh's phone conversation
* July 8, 1968: Lloyd Johnson interviewed Spear Sayegh

Significant events and activities related to the case include:

* Sirhan attended Pasadena City College from September 1963 to May 18, 1965
* Sirhan was a member of the Organization of Arab Students in the United States and Canada
* Adel Sirhan worked at The Pez Cafe as a musician
* Sharif Sirhan was introduced to Mrs. Stone at The Fez Cafe
* Lois Garner overheard Spear Sayegh's phone conversation about an emergency meeting and standing behind someone (possibly Sirhan)
* Lloyd Johnson interviewed Spear Sayegh, who denied any involvement with Sirhan

The investigation found no connection between Walter Crowe Jr. and Sirhan Sirhan.

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