</s>LA 56-156 these photographs, JALALIPOUR advised that he did not observe anyone at the above meeting who resembled the individual depicted in these photographs. JALALIFOUR stated that he is not in any way acquainted with SIRIAN BISHARA SHIRAN and had never heard of this individual prior to the shooting of Senator ROBERT F. KENNEDY. The following description of JALIALIPOUR was obtained from observation and interview: Name REZA JALAIPOUR Date of Birth March 6, 1968 Place of Birth March 6. Iran Height Height 5'10" Weight 11'10 Weight Crowdly and black Eyes Brown Complexion Dark Voice Speaks with a foreign accent Scars and Marks Speaks scar lower right 3/4" of mouth side of mouth JALAIFOURstated that he believes he may have been wearing a pullover type shirt, color not recalled, on the night of May 21, 1963, but does not further recall his dress ... on that evening. - 903 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into threats against Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) following his assassination on June 5, 1968, and associated individuals, groups, and events. Key figures include Stephen Dale Aherne, who made multiple threatening calls to media outlets and airports, claiming RFK would be shot or seen, later linked to probation status and psychiatric evaluations. The FBI interviewed witnesses at RFK’s campaign headquarters in Azusa, California, including Laverne Botting and Ethel Crehan, who described an individual resembling STIRHAN (later identified as Sirhan Sirhan) based on a photograph provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses at RFK’s victory celebration in Los Angeles, held at the Embassy Room of the Ambassador Hotel, noted a couple with olive skin tones and Arab/Indian features engaging in intimate behavior, speculated to be connected to the assassination. The Organization of Arab Students (QAS) denied any ties to RFK, while the American Nazi Party (ANP) and Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) were detailed as politically active groups. Addresses in Pasadena, including 696 East Howard Street, were linked to draft counseling and anti-war meetings. The FBI also documented interactions with media personnel like Howard Campbell, who attended RFK’s reception at the Ambassador Hotel and described a man present that night matching STIRHAN’s physical traits.  

Key People  
- **Stephen Dale Aherne**: Made threatening calls to media outlets and airports about RFK’s assassination; later met with psychiatrists and faced probation-related legal proceedings.  
- **Laverne Botting**: Campaign worker at RFK’s headquarters in Azusa, California; described an individual resembling STIRHAN based on a photo.  
- **Ethel Crehan**: Witness who noted physical traits of the suspect during RFK’s events.  
- **Howard Campbell**: Attendee at RFK’s reception at the Ambassador Hotel; described a man present that night with features matching STIRHAN.  
- **Sirian Sirhan**: Name associated with the couple observed at RFK’s victory celebration, though no definitive identification was made.  
- **M. Safoui Al-Akharrass**: National Officer of QAS, denied any connection between RFK and QAS.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of RFK’s victory speech and subsequent assassination; also hosted the Embassy Room where a couple was observed.  
- **Kennedy Campaign Headquarters (Azusa, California)**: Where witnesses described the suspect.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Addresses like 696 East Howard Street mentioned in connection with draft counseling and anti-war meetings.  
- **Kitchen area of the Ambassador Hotel**: Mentioned as a location where individuals with olive skin tones were noticed.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Assassination of Senator RFK at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Threatening Phone Calls**: Stephen Aherne called media outlets and airports claiming RFK would be shot or seen.  
- **Victory Celebration for RFK’s Indiana Primary Win**: Held at the Embassy Room of the Ambassador Hotel, attended by witnesses who described a couple with Arab/Indian features.  
- **Witness Descriptions**: Individuals at RFK’s events noted physical traits of the suspect, including acne scars, dark hair, and olive skin tones.  
- **QAS Denial**: Organization of Arab Students issued a press statement denying any connection to RFK after the assassination attempt.  
- **Legal Proceedings for Aherne**: Probation suspension and psychiatric evaluations following his threatening actions.  

Key Organizations  
- **Organization of Arab Students (QAS)**: Denied ties to RFK and issued a press statement regarding the assassination attempt.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into threats against RFK, including interviews with witnesses and media personnel.  
- **Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)**: Active in Los Angeles; involved in anti-draft protests and meetings.  
- **American Nazi Party (ANP)**: Based in El Monte, California; described as far-right with anti-Semitic literature.  
- **Du Bois Clubs of America (DCA)**: Marxist-oriented youth organization linked to the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA).  
- **Communist Party, USA (CPUSA)**: Linked to DCA and LACDR through figures like Rose Cernin and Jarvis Tyler.

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