</s>2 LA 56-156 the room and a large adjoining hallway. HURTADO and four or five others in his group remained in the rear of the room, while DUARTE and several others from their group sat toward the front of the room. The meeting started at approximately 9:00 p.m ., with the introduction of the speaker, a white male individual, approximately 25 years of age, was introduced as PAUL, last name not mentioned, and as having recently returned trip to Cuba. HURRIDADO believes that PAUL (LINU) mentioned that he was from the Students for a Democratic Society. After PAUL [LNU) was introduced, DUARTÉ stood up and requested that he be given time to present his views on Cuba. A noisy discussion, as to whether DUARTEDO should be allowed to speak, followed, and HURRITADO believe that at this allowed to talk, followed. and HURITADo believes that at that (UNU) presented his talk on Cuba. PAUL(LINU), spoke for PAUL. (UNI) ho minutes, discussing the Cuban revolution and what CASTRO had accomplished for Cuba in terms of housing and employment. Followed talks, Paul (INU) began showing his slides on HURRIDAL, talk, and (INV) began displaying his slides presentation, DUARTE again stood up and demanded time to present his views in Cuba and refute statements made by PAUL (INUN) presentation. DUARTEG AGAIN stood up because noisy, and it was decided that he would have to wait until the slide presentation that he could have to have it. Following the slide presentation, DUANTE stood up and attempted to the audience again became noisy, it was and attempted at this point. Between 15 and 20 persons left the meeting at this spot. HURLIDADo noted that the DUARTEC started to speak some of the individuals seated toward the front off of the room quite noisy and shouted that at DUARTec started the room became quite noisy, but without re did not closely observe any of these individuals, HURRADO was a liar. HURAIDO also recalls observing a short, dark completed individual, wearing a white T-shirt, who accused DUARTE of being a CIA Agent. He further described this individual as approximately 516, he further described his having medium length curly hair. HORTADO does not recall any specific - 853 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into meetings associated with the Los Feliz Peace and Freedom Party (LFPFP) in 1963 and 1968, focusing on interactions between individuals like José Duarte and others. A May 21, 1963 meeting at 3300 Amesbury Road, Los Angeles, featured discussions about Cuba, with Duarte challenging Paul Shinoff’s pro-Castro views. A vote occurred to allow Duarte to speak after Shinoff’s slide presentation. Witnesses described an argument between Duarte and an unidentified individual later identified as Sirihan Bishara Sirhan, noted for his dark appearance and possible Arab heritage. In 1968, Miguel Haddad reported that Duarte falsely claimed Sirhan Bishara attended a meeting, while other witnesses (e.g., Fernandez) linked the individual to an alleged assassination plot against Senator Robert F. Kennedy, citing his presence at meetings and perceived connections to anti-Castro groups. The FBI records include conflicting dates (May 21, 1963 vs. 1968), unclear identification of individuals, and references to photographs of Sirhan Bishara.  

Key People  
- **José Duarte**: Central figure in meetings; challenged pro-Castro speakers, accused of working for the U.S. government.  
- **Paul Shinoff**: Presented slides on Cuba during a 1963 meeting; his views were contested by Duarte.  
- **Sirihan Bishara Sirhan**: Identified as an individual who argued with Duarte; linked to alleged anti-Castro activities and potential assassination plot against RFK.  
- **Fernandez, Haddad, Laemle, Schneider**: Witnesses or informants providing accounts of meetings and interactions.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Sites of meetings (e.g., 3200 Amesbury, 3800 Amesbury).  
- **Los Feliz Peace and Freedom Party (LFPFP) headquarters**: Mentioned as a location for organizing events.  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Location of RFK’s assassination on June 5, 1963; Gerald Goldstein reported being present during the event but did not directly observe the shooting.  

Key Events  
- **May 21, 1963 meeting**: Organized by LFPFP; featured debates over Cuba, with Duarte challenging Shinoff’s pro-Castro stance.  
- **1968 meeting**: Reports of Duarte falsely claiming Sirhan Bishara attended; FBI records note potential ties to anti-Castro groups.  
- **Alleged assassination plot against RFK**: Mentioned by Fernandez, linking the unidentified individual (possibly Sirhan Bishara) to Communist efforts to destabilize the U.S.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Feliz Peace and Freedom Party (LFPFP)**: Hosted meetings; involved in anti-Castro activities.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into meeting participants and potential threats.

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