</s>FD-38-nov. 5-22244) FBI Date: 6/21/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plantexst or code) AIRTEL Via (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI TO: DIRECTORD, FBI FROM: SAO, NEW YORK (9-4875) SUBJECT: HARRY R. LINBORG, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE FRANK J. BRASCO, U. S. SENATOR JACOB X U.S ., SENATOR VICTIMS 0 JAVITES, EXPORTATION KENSALT (00) NEW YORK) KISK "HARNY R. LINDORG; PROTECTION OF THE PRESIDENT." "" "RenVtel to the Bureau, dated 6/14/66, under caption, "Enclosed for the Bureau is the original and five copies of an LIM reflecting action taken in captioned matter. - copies on an LMM reflecting action Taken in captionED matter. One copy of the LIM has been disseminated locally to USS SS and NYCPD. AUSA's opinion will be confirmed by separate ORIGINAL FELD IN 9-00-0-0 -4535 communication. 90 Bond 3. Bureau (ENC) C.C.A. DISTON - New York (RM) JUN 22 1968 D.L.B.Haff (4) ENCLOSURE C.A ., C.a. DESTON 62-537 54 JUL 8 1968/CLOSURE NOT RECORDED Approved: Not JUL 1 1968 Special Agent in Charge Sont M Per 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into threats against U.S. officials, including a June 13–17, 1968, review of letters received by Congressman Frank J. Brasco and analysis of documents linked to Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, a Palestinian-born U.S. citizen suspected in the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The FBI Laboratory conducted handwriting analysis attributing documents to George Robert Lettsinger, while referencing a Pasadena Public Library card and fine slip associated with Sirhan. The memorandum notes the June 6, 1968, assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, citing an Iver Johnson .22 revolver used, injuries sustained by Kennedy and others, and Sirhan’s indictment on June 7, 1968, for murder and assault. Additional records reference Robert Lee Driggs, a man connected to Communist literature distribution in Venice, California, and a 1965 beach party involving the Du Bois Club. Internal communications also discuss investigations into potential conspiracies, including Hagop H. Djeredjian’s movements between Detroit, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, his interactions with U.S. Secret Service agents, and background checks on visa status and alleged ties to anti-Communist organizations. A polygraph examination of Sandra Serrano is mentioned regarding her claim to have witnessed an individual in a polka dot dress fleeing the scene after the assassination.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Suspected assassin of Senator Robert F. Kennedy; indicted on June 7, 1968.  
- **George Robert Lettsinger**: Handwriting attributed to documents linked to Sirhan.  
- **Robert Lee Driggs**: Connected to Communist literature distribution and a 1965 beach party in Venice, California.  
- **Frank J. Brasco**: U.S. Congressman who received a threatening letter in June 1968.  
- **Jacob Javits**: U.S. Senator mentioned in correspondence.  
- **William J. Kelly**: Assistant U.S. Attorney involved in reviewing threats against Brasco.  
- **Evelle J. Younger**: Los Angeles prosecutor referenced in investigative directives.  
- **J. Edgar Hoover**: FBI Director noted in internal communications.  
- **Sandra Serrano**: Alleged witness who claimed to have seen an individual in a polka dot dress fleeing the scene.  
- **Hagop H. Djeredjian**: Subject of background investigations, including visa status and alleged ties to anti-Communist organizations.  
- **Mrs. Marge Rodak**: Spouse of Djeredjian’s sister-in-law; provided conflicting accounts of his travel dates.  
- **Mrs. Sherie Lynn Djeredjian**: Djeredjian’s wife; reconciled travel date discrepancies.  
- **Mr. Lamplin**: U.S. Secret Service agent in Los Angeles.  
- **Dr. Zohar Djeredjan**: Brother of Hagop I. Djeredjian.  
- **Rose Avakian**: Individual mentioned in connection to Djeredjian.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of the assassination at the Ambassador Hotel; headquarters for FBI and LAPD investigations.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Sirhan’s residence and location of the Pasadena Public Library card.  
- **Venice, California**: Venue for a 1965 beach party linked to Robert Lee Driggs and the Du Bois Club.  
- **Detroit, Michigan**: Djeredjian’s residence where he acquired a Cadillac automobile.  
- **Phoenix, Arizona**: Temporary residence and interview location for Djeredjian.  
- **Beirut, Lebanon**: Djeredjian’s country of origin; family members listed as residents.  
- **South San Gabriel, California**: Destination for the Cadillac delivery from Detroit.  
- **Eastern Oklahoma State College, Waburton, Oklahoma**: Djeredjian’s summer school attendance in 1968.  

Key Events  
- **June 5–6, 1968**: Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel; five others wounded.  
- **June 7, 1968**: Sirhan Bishara Sirhan indicted for murder and assault with a deadly weapon.  
- **June 13–17, 1968**: FBI review of threats against Congressman Frank J. Brasco and analysis of documents linked to Sirhan.  
- **1965 Beach Party**: Event in Venice, California, involving the Du Bois Club and distribution of Communist literature.  
- **Polygraph Examination of Sandra Serrano**: Regarding her claim to have witnessed an individual in a polka dot dress fleeing the scene after the assassination.  
- **Background Check on Hagop H. Djeredjian**: Including visa status, employment history, family relationships, and interactions with U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).  
- **Djeredjian’s Cadillac Delivery**: Automobile delivered from Detroit to South San Gabriel, California, in May 1968.  
- **Secret Service Interview Following RFK’s Assassination**: Djeredjian identified an alleged assassin on television but could not recognize the individual’s name.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into threats, handwriting analysis, and the assassination.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Provided evidence on the murder weapon and initial interviews with Sirhan.  
- **U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)**: Involved in background checks on Hagop H. Djeredjian.  
- **U.S. Secret Service**: Conducted inquiries into Djeredjian’s activities, including visa fraud claims and potential connections to political figures.  
- **Pasadena Public Library**: Linked to Sirhan’s library account and fine records.  
- **Los Angeles Auto Auction**: Mentioned in context of vehicle delivery records.  
- **Arab Student Association**: Referenced in connection to Djeredjian’s activities.

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