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Summary  
The documents detail the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Los Angeles County authorities’ investigations into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Key elements include psychological evaluations of Sirhan Bishara Sirihan, the accused, by Dr. Seymour Pollack, assessing his competency to stand trial and mental state during the crime. Physical evidence includes voice analysis of tape recordings from KNEV radio station, handwriting comparisons from bank records, and immigration checks on Faridie Monghate and Walter Steiner. Investigations also targeted political groups like the Peace and Freedom Party, alleged connections to radical organizations such as the Ancient Mystical Order Rosicrucian (AMORC), and individuals with ties to anti-Israeli activism, including John M. Lawrence and Federated Americans Against Israeli Racism (FAAIR). Medical records from Good Samaritan Hospital describe RFK’s treatment after being shot, while legal proceedings outlined charges against Sirihan, including attempted murder and murder, along with delays in his trial due to psychiatric evaluations and procedural motions.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirihan**: Accused of assassinating RFK; subjected to psychological evaluation, legal proceedings, and investigations into his associations with radical groups.  
- **Dr. Seymour Pollack, M.D.**: Conducted mental health assessment for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.  
- **John Miner**: Deputy District Attorney coordinating the investigation.  
- **Faridie Monghate** and **Walter Steiner**: Subjects of immigration record checks by the FBI.  
- **John M. Lawrence**: Linked to anti-Israeli activism; referenced in correspondence and legal documents.  
- **Dr. Stanley Abo**: Medical professional who treated RFK immediately after the shooting.  
- **Russell B. Parsons**: Attorney representing Sirihan during his trial.  
- **Judge Richard B. Schauer**: Presided over Sirihan’s trial and related legal matters.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of RFK’s assassination; where Dr. Abo and hotel employees provided witness accounts.  
- **Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles**: Where RFK received medical treatment following the shooting.  
- **Los Angeles County Central Jail**: Sirihan was held during his trial and legal proceedings.  
- **Oakland, California**: Site of KNEV radio station where tape recordings were obtained for voice analysis.  
- **Washington D.C.**: Mentioned in context of John H. Weidner Jr.’s alleged CIA ties.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: RFK was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel; Dr. Abo and hotel staff provided critical eyewitness accounts.  
- **June 28, 1968**: Sirihan was arrested and charged with murder; legal proceedings began.  
- **Psychiatric evaluations**: Dr. Pollack assessed Sirihan’s competency to stand trial, with findings documented in the investigation.  
- **Grand jury indictment**: Los Angeles County Grand Jury charged Sirihan with five counts of attempted murder and one count of murder on June 7, 1968.  
- **Investigation into weapon**: Law enforcement efforts to trace the firearm used in the assassination were conducted by multiple agencies.  
- **Surveillance of radical groups**: FBI monitored Peace and Freedom Party meetings and alleged connections to RFK’s assassination plot.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted psychological evaluations, physical evidence analysis, and surveillance of political groups and individuals.  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Oversaw the prosecution of Sirihan and coordinated with federal agencies.  
- **Peace and Freedom Party**: Subject of investigation for potential ties to RFK assassination plot.  
- **Ancient Mystical Order Rosicrucian (AMORC)**: Alleged association with Sirihan investigated by authorities.  
- **Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)**: Provided immigration records for Faridie Monghate’s status review.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted searches and investigations into Sirihan’s activities.

RFK Declassified Files

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