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Summary  
The document contains a collection of FBI records, legal correspondence, and investigative reports related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles. It includes details about FOIA requests for FBI files, particularly from Michael James Clark and Bernard Fensterwald, Jr., regarding Robert Blair Kaiser’s book *RFK Must Die*. The FBI denied access to reports, citing restrictions by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Investigations focused on George Buzdugan, a Romanian national with alleged intelligence ties and connections to individuals linked to the Kennedy assassination case. Ballistics evidence discrepancies in Sirhan Sirhan’s trial are noted, including serial number mix-ups between the murder weapon and test-fired ammunition. The Los Angeles Police Department Crime Laboratory head, DeWayne A. Wolfer, is referenced in these disputes. Legal proceedings involving Sirhan Sirhan’s appeal, claims of multiple shots fired during the assassination, and interactions between the FBI, prosecution agencies, and defense teams are detailed.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Convicted for Kennedy’s assassination; central figure in legal and investigative discussions.  
- **Amadee O. Richards Jr.**: FBI Special Agent involved in investigative reports and memoranda.  
- **William J. Nolan**: Supervisor of the investigation into Kennedy’s assassination.  
- **Robert Blair Kaiser**: Author of *RFK Must Die*; sought access to FBI files for his book, interacting with J. Edgar Hoover.  
- **John E. Howard**: Chief Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County; involved in legal proceedings and ballistics disputes.  
- **Herbert Walker**: Los Angeles Superior Court Judge overseeing Sirhan’s case.  
- **DeWayne A. Wolfer**: Head of the LAPD Crime Laboratory; referenced in ballistics evidence discrepancies.  
- **Barbara Warner**: Attorney involved in ballistics dispute with the DA’s office.  
- **J. Edgar Hoover**: FBI Director; corresponded with Robert Blair Kaiser regarding file access.  
- **Roger J. LaJournesse, Jr.**: FBI Special Agent who provided an affidavit on liaison responsibilities during Sirhan’s trial.  
- **George Buzdugan (Georghe Buduguan)**: Romanian national investigated for intelligence ties and connections to the Kennedy assassination case.  
- **Miron Butaruju**: Member of the Assembly of Captive European Nations; interviewed by FBI regarding Buzdugan’s claims.  
- **Floran Gugu**: Romanian writer and former National Peasant Party member; provided information on Buzdugan’s activities.  
- **Bernard Fensterwald, Jr.**: Executive Director of the Committee to Investigate Assassinations; pursued civil litigation against the U.S. government for FBI records.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of Kennedy’s assassination and central location for legal proceedings, DA investigations, and FBI activities.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; referenced in legal correspondence and file management.  
- **San Francisco, California**: Location of appellate court for trial exhibits related to Sirhan’s case.  
- **New York City**: Linked to Buzdugan’s alleged activities and FBI field office operations.  
- **Paris, France**: Residency of George Buzdugan; employed as a guardian for a Protestant Baptist Church.  
- **Romania**: Country of origin for George Buzdugan; referenced in claims of imprisonment under the Soviet Union (1945–1965).  
- **Berkeley, California**: Implied location for an Al Fathah cell (Palestinian militant group), though unverified.  

Key Events  
- **FBI denial of FOIA requests**: Reports on Kennedy’s assassination were restricted by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, preventing disclosure to defense counsel or the public.  
- **Investigation into George Buzdugan**: FBI examined his alleged intelligence ties, imprisonment in Romania and the Soviet Union, and connections to individuals linked to the Kennedy case.  
- **Ballistics evidence discrepancies**: Serial number mix-ups between the murder weapon and test-fired ammunition were noted, with DeWayne A. Wolfer implicated in marking exhibits incorrectly.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan’s legal proceedings**: His appeal against conviction included claims of 10 shots fired during the assassination, with fatal bullets originating from behind him; a 291-page state reply was filed in California Supreme Court.  
- **Civil litigation by Bernard Fensterwald**: A lawsuit sought access to FBI records for a civil action against the U.S. government, prompting DOJ preparation of an affidavit for legal response.  
- **FBI-prosecution coordination**: Affidavits and memoranda detailed liaison responsibilities between the FBI and prosecution agencies during Sirhan’s trial, including interactions with defense teams like Robert Blair Kaiser.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into Buzdugan and managed requests for Kennedy assassination records; provided affidavits on coordination with prosecutors.  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Controlled dissemination of FBI reports during court proceedings and reviewed ballistics evidence in Sirhan’s case.  
- **U.S. Attorney’s Office (Washington, D.C.)**: Oversaw legal responses to FOIA requests and coordinated with the FBI on disclosure policies.  
- **California Supreme Court**: Received a 291-page state reply to Sirhan Sirhan’s appeal regarding his conviction for Kennedy’s assassination.  
- **Al Fathah**: Palestinian militant group referenced in unverified claims of potential connections to Sirhan Sirhan or other groups.  
- **Black Panthers**: Implied connection to Sirhan Sirhan in unverified context, though no substantiated evidence is provided in the document.

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