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Summary  
The documents detail Sirhan Sirhan’s trial for the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles. The trial involved a jury of 12 members, with 89 witnesses and 60 prosecution witnesses testifying. Sirhan, an Arab immigrant, admitted to killing RFK but argued for a life sentence with potential parole after seven years. Defense attorneys emphasized his mental state, citing psychological evaluations that claimed he was not mentally ill, though portions of the psychiatric testimony are unclear or repeated. Prosecutors sought the death penalty, while public opinion leaned toward life imprisonment without parole. Court proceedings included witness testimonies, closing arguments, and chaotic courtroom interactions between Sirhan and judicial personnel. The text references legal procedures, potential parole terms, and media coverage by outlets such as UPI and local newspapers. Fragmented sections mention ongoing appeals and discussions about retrials, though no final verdict is explicitly stated beyond the initial conviction.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Defendant accused of assassinating RFK; argued for life imprisonment with parole eligibility after seven years.  
- **Grant Cooper**: Defense attorney representing Sirhan.  
- **Dr. Pollack**: Psychiatrist who evaluated Sirhan’s mental state, claiming he was not mentally ill.  
- **Bert V. Walker**: Chief of security for court proceedings.  
- **Robert F. Kennedy**: U.S. Senator assassinated in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of the assassination and trial.  
- **San Quentin State Prison**: Mentioned as a potential sentencing location for Sirhan.  
- **Ambassador Hotel**: Linked to Sirhan’s presence and psychological testimony.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (June 5, 1968)**: The murder that initiated the trial.  
- **Jury selection and witness testimonies**: Involving 89 witnesses, with 60 prosecution witnesses.  
- **Psychological evaluation of Sirhan’s mental state**: Including claims he was not mentally ill, though portions of testimony are unclear.  
- **Defense arguments about parole eligibility**: Advocating for life imprisonment with potential release after seven years.  
- **Courtroom confrontations**: Described as chaotic interactions between Sirhan and judicial personnel.  
- **Public opinion on sentencing**: Favoring life imprisonment without parole.  
- **Ongoing appeals and retrial discussions**: Mentioned in fragmented text, though no final verdict is explicitly stated.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles County Superior Court**: Location of trial proceedings.  
- **California Department of Corrections**: Implied through discussions about parole terms.  
- **UPI (United Press International)**: Referenced in media coverage of the trial.

RFK Declassified Files

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