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Summary  
The document contains multiple entries detailing FBI involvement in the RFK assassination investigation, legal proceedings against Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, and reviews of Theodore Charach’s film "Who Shot Bobby Kennedy." It outlines Sirhan’s conviction for first-degree murder, his appeals to the California Supreme Court, and procedural challenges such as search warrant disputes and jury selection. The FBI noted no further action was taken on the case after it was closed by local authorities. The film, which claims conspiracy in RFK’s assassination, was reviewed by FBI agents and LAPD officials, with discrepancies identified in witness testimony and ballistics evidence. Legal challenges to the LAPD’s handling of the case included allegations of suppressed evidence and harassment of Charach. Correspondence between Robert Blair Kaiser and Allen M. Fitzgerald referenced potential CIA ties, James McCord’s involvement, and claims that LAPD officers were aware of information about Sirhan. A teletype from the New York FBI office mentioned an unknown male contacting Secret Service agents in 1973, though he could not be located. The FBI confirmed all investigative materials related to Sirhan’s trial were provided to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office without restrictions, and Kaiser’s book *RFK Must Die* relied on defense-accessible information. Efforts by the FBI and DA’s office to locate closed-file records involved multiple relocations within the Hall of Justice.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Convicted of murdering RFK; subject of legal appeals, film conspiracy claims, and FBI reviews.  
- **Theodore Charach**: Producer of "Who Shot Bobby Kennedy," which alleges conspiracy in RFK’s assassination.  
- **Robert Blair Kaiser**: Author of *RFK Must Die*, based on materials from the FBI investigation and defense team access.  
- **Allen M. Fitzgerald**: Alleged to have connections to the Green Hotel, Sirhan, and LAPD officers Gene Sherrer and Jack Horrall.  
- **James McCord**: Cited as a CIA operative with 1968 ties to RFK’s assassination.  
- **George C. Thompson**: Provided statements to a grand jury regarding RFK’s assassination.  
- **Luke Mc Kissack**: Attorney representing Sirhan in his appeal.  
- **William W. Harper**: Alleged ballistics expert cited by Charach in his film.  
- **Thane Eugene Cesar**: Security guard accused of being near RFK during the shooting.  
- **Donald Schulman**: Eyewitness and KNXT employee who claimed to see a security guard shoot RFK.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Central location for FBI investigations, legal proceedings, and the LAPD’s handling of the case.  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of RFK’s assassination.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Location of Sirhan’s family residence where evidence was allegedly seized.  
- **San Quentin State Prison**: Where Sirhan was incarcerated.  
- **Green Hotel, Pasadena**: Mentioned in correspondence between Fitzgerald and Kaiser.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Headquarters** and **New York FBI Office**: Involved in reviewing materials and teletype communications.  

Key Events  
- **April 7, 1972**: Sirhan’s appeal to the California Supreme Court argued by Luke Mc Kissack.  
- **June 20, 1972**: California Supreme Court upheld Sirhan’s conviction for murder.  
- **July 26, 1972**: Ruling modified to address jury selection discrimination claims.  
- **October 16, 1972**: FBI informed LAPD about George C. Thompson’s statements to a grand jury.  
- **February 6, 1973**: FBI reviewed Charach’s film "Who Shot Bobby Kennedy," noting discrepancies in witness testimony and ballistics evidence.  
- **Teletype (June 15, 1973)**: Unknown male contacted Secret Service agents discussing RFK’s assassination; could not be located.  
- **Prosecution of Sirhan Sirian**: FBI provided all investigative materials to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office without restrictions.  
- **Record Management Efforts**: FBI and DA’s office tracked closed-file records after multiple relocations within the Hall of Justice.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations, reviewed legal documents, and assessed conspiracy claims in Charach’s film.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in initial investigation and faced allegations of procedural misconduct.  
- **California Supreme Court**: Addressed Sirhan’s appeals and procedural issues in his conviction.  
- **United States Secret Service**: Interacted with an unknown male contacting agents about RFK’s assassination.  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Prosecuted Sirhan and managed access to FBI materials.  
- **Special Unit Senator**: Task force led by Robert Houghton that investigated Kennedy’s assassination.

RFK Declassified Files

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