</s>Weekly Summary #52 Page 15 by proper application to the County clerk by order of the Court upon payment of the fees provided by statute. "The Los Angeles Police Department has agreed without reservation that the interests of the public and law enforcement are best served by full disclosure of the results of the comprehensive investigation which they have conducted. "Los Angeles Chief of Police Roger Murdock will arrange that the Sirhan case record will be made available to the public to the fullest extent that security precautions and administrative re- sources will permit. "In many respects the problems and pressures incident to the successful prosecution of People v. Sirhan are without parallel in the history of American jurisprudence. I would be remiss in my duty if I failed to acknowledge the splendid performances of the various agencies involved. This was a team effort. "I congratulations the Los Angeles police Department for an investigation without equal in magnitude and thoroughness. "We also received invaluable assistance through the un- stinting cooperation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. "The Sheriff of Los Angeles County established necessary security measures which were exercised with efficiency and discretion. "I am grateful to the many members of the press corps for their objectivity in reporting the events of this trial and for their uncomplaining cooperation with the restrictions imposed by the "Order re Publicity." more -- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
This document contains a series of weekly summaries from May 29 to June 1, detailing aspects of the trial and investigation into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Los Angeles County District Attorney Evelle J. Younger asserts there is no credible evidence of a conspiracy in Kennedy’s assassination, citing over 4,000 witness interviews by law enforcement agencies including the LAPD and FBI. The prosecution emphasizes that Sirhan B. Sirhan acted alone, with full disclosure of investigative findings planned to address public concerns. The trial involved 65 prosecution witnesses, including medical professionals, journalists, and political figures, while numerous individuals were excluded from testifying. Younger criticizes defense psychiatric testimony as "absurd" and notes the jury’s verdict was appropriate. Updates mention Sirhan’s legal appeals, his interactions with attorneys, and visits from family members at San Quentin Prison. The document also references former U.S. Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg’s request to commute Sirhan’s death sentence and Melvin Belli’s involvement in the case.  

Key People  
- **Evelle J. Younger**: Los Angeles County District Attorney who led the prosecution, denied conspiracy claims, and emphasized the trial’s thoroughness.  
- **Sirhan B. Sirhan**: Convicted assassin of RFK, subject of legal appeals and media attention.  
- **Judge Herbert V. Walker**: Presided over the trial, noted for his role in ensuring fair proceedings.  
- **Roger Murdock**: Los Angeles Chief of Police, coordinated investigative efforts.  
- **Arthur J. Goldberg**: Former U.S. Ambassador who requested clemency for Sirhan.  
- **Melvin Belli**: Attorney involved in Sirhan’s death penalty appeal, denied access to the prisoner by prison authorities.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles County Courthouse**: Site of the trial and related proceedings.  
- **San Quentin Prison**: Where Sirhan was incarcerated following his conviction.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted the primary investigation into the assassination.  

Key Events  
- **Trial of Sirhan B. Sirhan**: Prosecution concluded no conspiracy existed, with extensive witness interviews and investigative techniques.  
- **Public disclosure of investigation results**: Planned to address public concerns about transparency.  
- **Psychiatric testimony scrutiny**: Defense psychiatrists’ claims were deemed "absurd" by Younger, impacting the trial’s outcome.  
- **Legal appeals and clemency requests**: Goldberg and Sirhan’s family sought to overturn the death sentence.  
- **Visits to Sirhan at San Quentin**: Family members and attorneys accessed him during his incarceration.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Led the investigation into Kennedy’s assassination.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Provided assistance during the trial.  
- **Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office**: Implemented security measures for the trial.  
- **District Attorney’s Office**: Oversaw prosecution and legal proceedings.

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