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Summary  
The text contains fragmented records related to the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) and Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s subsequent trial for murder. Key details include the assassination occurring at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968, with five individuals wounded during the attack. Sirhan was convicted of murder and attempted assassination, sentenced to 20 years to life, and later released on probation in 1973. Legal proceedings involved motions to suppress evidence, mental health evaluations, and debates over his capacity. The trial was presided over by Superior Court Judge Herbert V. Walker or Herbert H. Walker (possible variation in name), with defense attorneys including Grant B. Cooper, Russell E. Parsons, and Ralph Dighton Rosen. Sirhan’s background includes family ties to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, references to his mother Mary Sirhan and brother Munir Sirhan, and mentions of mental health claims. The text also notes unrelated legal cases, administrative forms (e.g., FD-350), and media coverage by outlets like *Los Angeles Times* and *Herald-Examiner*.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Accused assassin of RFK; convicted of murder, sentenced to 20 years to life, released on probation in 1973.  
- **Robert F. Kennedy**: U.S. Senator assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968.  
- **Mary Sirhan**: Sirhan’s mother, present during trial proceedings.  
- **Munir Sirhan**: Sirhan’s brother, mentioned in family context.  
- **Herbert V. Walker / Herbert H. Walker**: Superior Court Judge presiding over Sirhan’s trial (possible name variation).  
- **Grant B. Cooper**: Defense attorney for Sirhan.  
- **Russell E. Parsons**: Member of Sirhan’s defense team.  
- **Ralph Dighton Rosen**: Attorney involved in legal proceedings.  
- **Adel Shen**: Defense witness testifying about police searches.  
- **William W. Brandt**: Testified regarding police involvement.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California**: Site of RFK’s assassination and subsequent security measures.  
- **Kitchen pantry of the Ambassador Hotel**: Location where RFK was shot.  
- **Los Angeles County Jail**: Sirhan’s detention during trial.  
- **St. Nicholas Church (Los Angeles)**: Religious institution linked to Sirhan’s family.  
- **Corona Store**: Mentioned in context of a forged check investigation.  
- **Superior Court, Los Angeles**: Venue for trial-related hearings and motions.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy**: Occurred on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel; five individuals wounded, including severe injuries.  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s Trial**: Conducted in Los Angeles; defense argued mental instability and insanity.  
- **Legal Proceedings**: Included motions to suppress evidence (e.g., forged check), delays in trial scheduling, and debates over media access.  
- **Mental Health Evaluations**: Court-appointed psychiatrist assessed Sirhan’s capacity during trial.  
- **Postponement of Trial**: Scheduled for December 9, 1968, due to legal challenges and jury selection.  
- **Media Coverage**: References to newspaper reports (*Los Angeles Times*, *Herald-Examiner*) documenting the case.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in securing Sirhan post-assassination and investigating a forged check.  
- **Superior Court of California**: Jurisdiction over Sirhan’s trial and related legal motions.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Mentioned in context of investigative processes.  
- **California Department of Justice**: Involved in evidence handling and legal proceedings.  
- **Media Outlets**: *Los Angeles Times*, *Herald-Examiner*, and others covered the assassination and trial.  
- **Administrative Forms (FD-350)**: Listed individuals involved in the case, though details are incomplete or unclear.

RFK Declassified Files

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