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Summary  
The documents detail law enforcement records and government memoranda related to Saidallah Bishara Sirhan, a convicted murderer of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), and his family’s legal and travel-related activities in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Sirhan was arrested on September 23, 1970, for possession of marijuana and dangerous drugs during a traffic stop in Sierra Madre, California, though no direct link to RFK’s assassination is established in this case. Separate records describe efforts by the U.S. government to oppose Sirhan’s appeal for clemency, including monitoring his family’s attempts to travel to Jordan or Beirut to engage with Arab guerrilla groups. Legal actions by attorney Luke McKissack sought to lift travel bans on Mary Sirhan and her son Aadel, while federal agencies like the FBI, CIA, and State Department tracked their movements and interactions with Middle Eastern political figures. The documents also reference Theodore Charach’s alleged media activities post-RFK’s assassination and connections between Sirhan’s family and the Black Panther Party.  

Key People  
- **Saidallah Bishara Sirhan**: Convicted killer of RFK; arrested in 1970 for narcotics possession.  
- **Mary Sirhan**: Wife of Aadel Sirhan; subject of travel restrictions and legal proceedings.  
- **Aadel Bishara Sirhan**: Husband of Mary Sirhan; involved in travel bans and family legal actions.  
- **Luke McKissack**: Attorney representing Sirhan’s family; organized press conferences and legal challenges.  
- **Dr. Mohamed T. Mehdie**: Represented the Action Committee on American-Arab Relations; hosted Sirhan’s family at his New York residence.  
- **George Shibley**: Lebanese official in contact with McKissack regarding hostage negotiations.  
- **Theodore Charach**: Media figure linked to RFK assassination coverage; described as unstable and associated with Tele-Communications, Inc.  
- **Angela Yonne Davis**: Top fugitive affiliated with the Black Panther Party; mentioned in McKissack’s legal work.  

Key Locations  
- **Sierra Madre Blvd., Los Angeles, California**: Site of Sirhan’s 1970 arrest.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Residences of Sirhan and Horan (from 1970 case).  
- **JFK Airport (New York)**: Departure point for Sirhan family’s international travel.  
- **Jordan/Beirut**: Destinations for Sirhan family to engage with Arab guerrilla groups.  
- **New York City**: Including the International Hotel, University Club, and Flushing (Dr. Mehdie’s residence).  
- **Brooklyn, New York**: Residence of MESBAH MELBEM, linked to a vehicle used in the trip.  

Key Events  
- **September 23, 1970**: Traffic stop in Sierra Madre led to Sirhan’s arrest for narcotics possession.  
- **Review of Kensalt File**: U.S. government investigation into Sirhan’s appeal and potential ties to Middle Eastern groups.  
- **Press Conferences**: Organized by McKissack to explain the family’s travel plans and passport issues.  
- **Travel Restrictions**: U.S. authorities denied passports to Mary Sirhan due to concerns over her influence on Arab groups.  
- **Hostage Negotiations**: References to Arab guerrilla demands for hostage releases, with Sirhan’s family status tied to these talks.  
- **FBI Monitoring**: Ongoing surveillance of Sirhan’s family and McKissack’s activities in New York and Los Angeles.  

Key Organizations  
- **Sierra Madre Police Department (SMPD)**: Conducted the 1970 traffic stop and arrest.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Monitored Sirhan’s family, McKissack, and potential threats.  
- **U.S. Department of State**: Involved in passport revocation decisions and diplomatic relations.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Mentioned in intelligence operations related to Middle Eastern groups.  
- **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)**: Engaged with McKissack on legal discussions about travel bans.  
- **Action Committee on American-Arab Relations**: Represented by Dr. Mohamed T. Mehdie; advocated for Sirhan’s family.  
- **Black Panther Party**: Linked to Angela Yonne Davis and McKissack’s legal work.

RFK Declassified Files

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