</s>Weekly Summary 1/2 Page 9 the alcohol turned him into a wild beast, the psychiatrist related. Sirhan, added Marcus, was given six ounces of gin in Tom Collinses, downing four in 18 minutes, and you might say he went beserk ... Reported a Los Angeles newspaper (Times): "White drunk, Sirhan would not talk about his fatal shooting; of Robert F. Kennedy last June, but spoke of Kennedy as if he were still alive, Marcus testified. "He said Sirhan mumbled that '120 years is long enough for the Jews, that Kennedy didn't have to help them, and 'The bastard (Kennedy) isn't worth the bullets, 'when asked if he killed him. 'Marcus said Sirhran was very polite when sober, but when drunk yelled, 'Get that bastard out of here', as Marcus, a Jew, started to enter the cell. 'But later, Marcus said, Sirhran mistook him for a brother and 'Asked me to take him home.' Marcus said he had the impression Sirhan thought he was at the ambassador and wanted to be driven home. "The defense which called Marcus to testify, contains that Sirhan was intoxicated the morning of June 5, when he shot Kennedy. 'Marces said Sirrian appeared extremely nervous and agitated when drunk in his cell and at one point grabbed for his own throat, thinking he was choking. "Marcus Said Sirhan was given the alcohol to test his brain waves under the influence of alcohol. 'Earlier, Marcus concluded Sirhan might be lying or 'malingering' in claiming he doesn't remember killing Kennedy.' But, Marcus added, he doesn't believe' so. Defense Attty. Grant B. Cooper today offered into evidence two of Sirhan's high school historytexts in attempting to prove that Sirhran 'may have begun vaguely planning in assassination as early as 1962 or 1963, when the was a junior or senior at John Muir High School in. Pasadena, reported the newspaper. In one book, where the assassination of William McKinley is more ... 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.D. 14176

Summary  
The document compiles multiple records from FBI Los Angeles Office (56-156) and court proceedings related to Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s trial for the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968. Key elements include: psychiatric evaluations diagnosing Sirhan with paranoid schizophrenia, claims of intoxication and retrograde amnesia, analysis of his high school history texts referencing historical assassinations (e.g., McKinley, Archduke Franz Ferdinand), and legal debates over his diminished capacity. The FBI documented threats against RFK by William D. Searron, an accident involving Sirhan in Pasadena on June 3, 1968, and Sharif Sirhan’s arrest for disturbing the peace at St. Luke’s Hospital. Court records mention defense attorneys Russell Parsons and Grant Cooper, prosecution led by David Fits, and a proposed life imprisonment sentence at Vacaville State Prison. A lawsuit was filed by Elizabeth Young Evans against Sirhan and unnamed conspirators. Administrative references include declassification codes like "2025 RELEASE UNDER E.G. 14176."  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Accused assassin of RFK; hospitalized after a 1968 Pasadena accident; subjected to psychiatric evaluations and legal proceedings.  
- **Dr. Seymour Pollack**: Prosecution psychiatrist who testified about Sirhan’s mental capacity, intent, and potential amnesia.  
- **Judge Herbert V. Walker**: Presided over Sirhan’s trial, issued warnings during his outburst, and ordered a recess.  
- **Russell E. Parsons**: Defense attorney who calmed Sirhan after his courtroom outburst.  
- **Grant Cooper**: Defense attorney who presented Sirhan’s high school texts as evidence of premeditation.  
- **David Fits**: Deputy District Attorney leading the prosecution.  
- **William D. Searron**: Threatened RFK and other political figures, reported to authorities by FBI agents.  
- **Sharif Sirhan**: Brother of Sirhan; arrested for disturbing the peace at St. Luke’s Hospital.  
- **Elizabeth Young Evans**: Victim of the assassination who filed a lawsuit against Sirhan and others.  
- **J. Edgar Hoover**: FBI Director referenced in correspondence about prison conditions for Sirhan.  
- **Evelle J. Younger**: District Attorney involved in the case, mentioned in newspaper reports.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of RFK’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel; location of Sirhan’s trial and St. Luke’s Hospital.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Location of the 1968 accident involving Sirhan and Murray Allen Williams; home to John Muir High School.  
- **Santa Barbara, California**: Mentioned in context of potential threats against Senator Edward Kennedy.  
- **Vacaville, California**: Proposed state medical facility for life imprisonment if Sirhan was convicted of first-degree murder.  
- **New York City (NY)**: Reference to contact logs and correspondence with FBI agents.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- **June 3, 1968**: Accident involving Sirhan Sirhan and Murray Allen Williams in Pasadena; Sirhan hospitalized at St. Luke’s Hospital.  
- **Psychiatric Testimony**: Dr. Pollack testified about Sirhan’s mental capacity to premeditate the assassination and potential amnesia.  
- **Trial Proceedings**: Defense attorneys presented high school texts, while prosecutors emphasized intent and malice.  
- **FBI Investigations**: Reports on threats against RFK, including William D. Searron’s claims of orders to kill political figures.  
- **Sharif Sirhan’s Arrest**: Brother of the accused arrested for disturbing the peace at St. Luke’s Hospital in April 1969.  
- **Lawsuit Filing**: Elizabeth Young Evans sued Sirhan and unnamed conspirators for damages related to the assassination.  
- **Administrative References**: Mention of declassification codes like "2025 RELEASE UNDER E.G. 14176."  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI Los Angeles Office (56-156)**: Conducted investigations into RFK’s assassination and related threats.  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Oversaw prosecution, provided weekly summaries to media, and collaborated with the FBI.  
- **California Adult Authority**: Mentioned in discussions about potential housing for Sirhan at Vacaville State Prison.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Involved in federal investigations and communications between FBI offices.  
- **John Muir High School (Pasadena)**: Reference to Sirhan’s high school history texts analyzed for premeditation.

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