</s>Re: Organizing Committee for Clemency for Sirhan CONFIDENTIAL On July 3, 1968, a third confidential source who has furnished reliable information in the past, advised that Adeben Jabara spoke at a meeting of the Friday Night Socialist Forum, held on June 21, 1968 at Detroit, Michigan. This source stated that Jabara, a practicing detroit attorney, who was further described as a author of a monograph on the existence was further published in the publication of the publication on the was- pensionist tactics of modern Israel, which Jabara stated was demonstrated by the June, 1967 takeover by Israel of Jordanian and Egyptian territory. A characterization of the Friday Night Socialist Forum appears in the appendix pages attached hereto. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the Fbi and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be dis- tribited outside your agency. 2* 2025 REDOASTERTATE76

Summary  
The documents detail FBI and LAPD investigations into Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, the perpetrator of Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination on June 5, 1968. Key elements include:  
- FBI efforts to trace Sirhan’s associates, including interviews with witnesses like David Phillips (owner of Dave's Coffee Shop in Alhambra, California) and Edward Van Antwerp, who allegedly resided with Sirhan at the Highlander Motel in Norco, California in 1966.  
- Review of Sirhan’s employment history, including positions at the Granja Vista Del Rio Ranch, Organic Health Store, and other locations, as well as passport records for Clifford Gilliland Flitzie (last issued passport Z-77289 for travel to Australia) and Seymour Slobodkin (employed at the Blue Fountain Restaurant in Jamaica, NY).  
- Investigations into Sirhan’s alleged connections to political figures, including Mayor Samuel Yorty of Los Angeles, who was accused of falsely associating Sirhan with the W.E.B. Du Bois Clubs of America. The Socialist Workers Party (SWP) denied ties to Sirhan and was designated a subversive organization under Executive Order 10450.  
- FBI coordination with LAPD and local agencies to gather information on Sirhan’s movements, including inquiries into potential CIA ties and the review of bank accounts linked to Sirhan.  
- Pernell Ezzell’s claims of involvement in RFK’s assassination, possession of firearms, and financial ties, as well as FBI assessments labeling him as armed and dangerous due to intoxication and unstable behavior.  
- Legal actions against Mayor Yorty for false claims about Sirhan’s affiliations and CIA inquiries into Ezzell’s alleged connections.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Central figure; investigated for RFK’s assassination.  
- **David Phillips**: Owner of Dave's Coffee Shop in Alhambra, California; reported observing two males linked to Sirhan.  
- **Edward Van Antwerp**: Allegedly resided with Sirhan at the Highlander Motel, Norco, California, in 1966.  
- **Clifford Gilliland Flitzie**: Subject of passport review; last issued passport Z-77289 for travel to Australia.  
- **Seymour Slobodkin**: Potential informant with passport records reviewed; employed at the Blue Fountain Restaurant in Jamaica, NY.  
- **Mayor Samuel Yorty**: Los Angeles mayor accused of falsely associating Sirhan with the W.E.B. Du Bois Clubs of America.  
- **Pernell Ezzell**: Missing individual claiming involvement in RFK’s assassination, possession of firearms, and financial ties.  
- **Mrs. Fay Ezzell**: Spouse of Pernell Ezzell; reported his history of alcoholism, financial instability, and previous absences.  
- **Frank Wetzel**: Contacted by Ezzell in Orlando, Florida.  
- **Dr. Herbert Collins**: Treated Ezzell for alcoholism.  
- **William Turner**: Former FBI agent linked to Sirhan’s investigation; contacted attorney George W.S. Davis.  
- **George W.S. Davis**: Attorney representing Sirhan.  
- **Jerry Olivier**: Attorney associated with Davis.  
- **Charles Hichele**: LAPD Lieutenant investigating Sirhan case.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Central to investigations; includes the Ambassador Hotel, Pasadena City College Coffee Shop, and locations like Chino and Norco.  
- **Alhambra, California**: Dave’s Coffee Shop where Phillips reported observations.  
- **Orlando, Florida**: Ezzell’s residence; location of calls to Frank Wetzel.  
- **Jamaica, NY**: Seymour Slobodkin’s employment at the Blue Fountain Restaurant.  
- **Brisbane, Australia**: Flitzie’s last known residence before obtaining a passport.  
- **Las Vegas, Nevada**: Alleged presence during RFK assassination (per Ezzell).  

Key Events  
- **Witness interviews**: Conducted to identify Sirhan’s associates and verify his movements prior to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Review of Sirhan’s employment history**: Including positions at the Granja Vista Del Rio Ranch, Organic Health Store, and other locations.  
- **Passport investigation**: Examination of Clifford Gilliland Flitzie’s travel records and potential connections to oil companies.  
- **Coordination with LAPD and local agencies**: To gather information on Sirhan’s activities and associates.  
- **Medical claims review**: Investigation into Sirhan’s compensation for injuries sustained from a horse fall.  
- **FBI assessment of Pernell Ezzell**: Labeled as armed and dangerous due to firearms possession and intoxication.  
- **CIA inquiries**: Into Ezzell’s alleged ties, which were found lacking.  
- **Legal actions against Mayor Yorty**: For falsely associating Sirhan with the W.E.B. Du Bois Clubs of America.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central agency conducting investigations, coordinating with SACs in Los Angeles and Tampa.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in providing information on Sirhan’s associates and movements.  
- **Socialist Workers Party (SWP)**: Linked to the Friday Night Socialist Forum; designated as a subversive organization under Executive Order 10450.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Alleged potential ties to Sirhan or Pernell Ezzell, prompting dissemination of information.  
- **Secret Service**: Mentioned as a recipient of investigative reports.  
- **Southern Division, Crocker Citizens National Bank (Los Angeles)**: Linked to bank accounts associated with Sirhan Bishara Sirhan.  
- **Security Pacific National Bank (Los Angeles)**: Mentioned in context of financial records.  
- **First Western Bank and Trust Company (Los Angeles)**: Referenced in FBI memos on financial ties.

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