</s>62- HQ-587 Serial E1090 EBF 62-HO-H0-5EP-EE1889 FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER HQ - HEADQUARTERS HQ-HEADQUARTERS Sub Vol. Serial # Class / Case # Sub 1 1090 ONLY 062 587 11/13/11/101817 RRP061.5/ZV 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI interviews conducted in June–July 1968 involving individuals associated with Robert F. Kennedy’s campaign and potential witnesses to his assassination. Khabir Khan (also known as Khairab Khan, Mohammad Ali, Goodarizan), an Iranian exile, was interviewed multiple times regarding his activities at the Kennedy Campaign Headquarters in Los Angeles. He reported observing a male and female couple near the premises on June 3–4, 1968, later linked to Sirhan Bishara, the assassin of RFK. Khan’s accounts included descriptions of their appearance and movements but refused identification without a polygraph or lineup. Additional interviews with campaign staff, including Larry (a volunteer worker) and Mrs. Jackson (campaign office manager), described events around the assassination, such as access to the Ambassador Hotel’s kitchen area and observations of Sirhan’s movements. Khan had an outstanding immigration warrant for illegal entry. Other witnesses, including Margaret Sweeney, Estelle Sterns, Maryam Kouchan, and Michael Wayne (a hotel employee), provided conflicting accounts of Sirhan’s presence at the hotel on June 4–5, 1968, with some alleging firearms were involved. The FBI noted inconsistencies in witness statements and questioned their reliability.  

Key People  
- **Khabir Khan** (alias Khairab Khan, Mohammad Ali, Goodarizan): Iranian exile associated with RFK’s campaign; reported observing a couple linked to Sirhan Bishara.  
- **Sirhan Bishara**: Identified as the assassin of RFK; described by multiple witnesses, including Khan, Larry, and Mrs. Jackson, based on observations at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Larry** (volunteer worker): Claimed to have seen Sirhan at the Kennedy Campaign Headquarters on June 6, 1968, and later in the kitchen area during the assassination.  
- **Mrs. Jackson**: Campaign office manager; reported interactions with volunteers and access to the Ambassador Hotel’s kitchen during the assassination.  
- **Margaret Sweeney**: Volunteer worker who described observing suspects at the hotel and claimed to have seen Sirhan.  
- **Estelle Sterns**: Volunteer who alleged she saw Sirhan and others carrying guns at the hotel; later retracted some statements.  
- **Maryam Kouchan**: Volunteer affiliated with Khan; provided weak identification of Sirhan but refused polygraph testing.  
- **Michael Wayne**: Hotel employee allegedly seen fleeing the scene post-assassination with a rifle case.  
- **John Khoury**: Ambassador Hotel employee present on June 4, 1968; no direct link to the assassination established.  

Key Locations  
- **Kennedy Campaign Headquarters** (Los Angeles): Site of volunteer activities and observations by Khabir Khan.  
- **Ambassador Hotel** (Los Angeles): Location of RFK’s assassination; described as a key area for witness accounts, including the kitchen and Embassy Room.  
- **Miramar Hotel** (Santa Monica): Where Khabir Khan was interviewed by FBI officers.  
- **5615 Wilshire Blvd.**: Address of Kennedy Campaign Headquarters in Los Angeles, employing over 200 staff before the assassination.  

Key Events  
- **June 1–4, 1968**: Khabir Khan’s visits to the Kennedy Campaign Headquarters, where he observed a couple linked to Sirhan Bishara.  
- **June 5, 1968**: RFK’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel; witnesses described events in the kitchen and Embassy Room, including Sirhan’s movements.  
- **June–July 1968**: FBI interviews with Khabir Khan, Larry, Mrs. Jackson, Margaret Sweeney, Estelle Sterns, Maryam Kouchan, and Michael Wayne to gather details about the campaign, volunteers, and the assassination.  
- **Anonymous phone calls**: Received by Sterns and others, referencing the assassination or activities at the hotel.  
- **Conflicting testimonies**: Including retracted statements and discrepancies in witness accounts of Sirhan’s presence.  

Key Organizations  
- **United Patriots for Justice**: Organization led by Khabir Khan, allegedly composed of volunteers associated with RFK’s campaign.  
- **FBI** (Federal Bureau of Investigation): Conducted interviews and investigations into Khabir Khan’s activities and potential connections to the assassination.  
- **Robert F. Kennedy Campaign**: Operated from 5615 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, with over 5,000 volunteers; included international affiliates like Khabir Khan.  
- **Ambassador Hotel Security Team**: Responsible for event management and security during the assassination investigation.

RFK Declassified Files

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