</s>IN MOGADISCIO. IS THERE THEREFORE SUCH URGENCIO TO FOLLOWING AMERICAN PERSONNEL IF GSDR CONFIDENT TERROR ISTS HAVE NOT YET ARRIVED. I WOULD SUGGEST THAT OUR EMBASSY BE IN TOUCH WITH POLICE AS TO THE BEST WAYS TO INSURE SECURITY OF AMERICAN PER- SONNEL. MEANLY ILE, WE WOULD PARTICULARLY APPRECIATE ANY FURTHER DETAILS OF THREAT REPORT, E.G ., WHEN AND WHERE ACQUIRED, CAN THERE BE FUTHER ACCESS TO SAME SOURCE? THIS TYPE OF INFORMATION WOULD FACILITATE OUR OWN EVALUATION AND COORDINATION (POINTING OUT PREVIOUS INFORMATION ON TERRORISM PASSED BY EMBASSY TO GSDRD. 7. COMMENT: AT HEIGHT OF LAST SPRING'S BSO THREat GSDr PRO- VIDEO ESCORT TO AMB OR CHARGE. THIS PROTECTION SUPPLEMENTED BY MSG ACCOMPANYING AMBASSADOR. RESPONSE TO PRESENT UNEVALUATED REPORT DOES NOT SEEM TO US TO REQUIRE THIS STEP, MUCH LESS ESCORT FOR ALL EMBASY OFFICERS. I FEEL, HOWEVER, THAT IF ADURAHAM INSIST'S THAT GSDRS CONSIDER'S THIS NECESSARY, WE MUST ACCEDE. TO REFUSE WOULD BE TO ABSOLVE GSDOR OF THEIR RESPON- SIBILITY FOR SAFETY OF AMERICAN PERSONNELL, WE BELIEVE, however, THAT TERRORIST PREPARAT IONS IN MOGATISCIO FOR SUCHAN OPERATION WOULD BE PICKED UP BY GSDDR. IF GDSR RECEIVES FURTHER REPORTS SECRET 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains fragmented discussions and communications related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), focusing on FBI and LAPD investigations, legal disputes over FOIA requests, forensic analysis of ballistic evidence, and allegations of conspiracy theories. It references Sirhan Sirhan as the primary suspect in RFK’s assassination, with debates over his guilt, including claims of a second weapon or involvement of other parties like Thane Cesar. Forensic details include comparisons of gunpowder residues, bullet trajectories, and disputes over whether projectiles passed through clothing or lodged in Kennedy’s body. Legal proceedings involve the Los Angeles District Attorney (LADA), FBI responses to inquiries about cover-ups, and court-ordered refiring of the weapon used in the assassination. FOIA requests for LAPD files were denied under exemptions, with mentions of Bernard Fensterwald and John J. Popp seeking transparency. The text also includes an anonymous source alleging Alfred Raheb’s involvement, citing his withdrawal of funds from a bank in Encino, California, and visits to a residence near Hollywood Boulevard.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Identified as the assassin of RFK; central figure in legal proceedings and conspiracy theories.  
- **Donald Freed**: Movie script writer linked to claims about RFK’s assassination.  
- **Jack Brough**: Author of a manuscript alleging involvement in RFK’s death.  
- **Michael McCowan**: Former investigator for Sirhan’s defense team.  
- **Dr. Wolfer**: Forensic expert analyzing bullets and gunpowder residues.  
- **Harper**: Consultant criminologist examining evidence related to the assassination.  
- **Joseph Busch**: Los Angeles District Attorney (LADA) handling RFK case; later changed stance on Sirhan’s guilt.  
- **Dave Perez**: Deputy City Attorney of Los Angeles, involved in FOIA requests for LAPD files.  
- **John J. Popp**: Sent a 1975 letter to President Ford alleging government cover-ups related to JFK and RFK assassinations.  
- **Bernard Fensterwald**: Requested access to FBI files on RFK’s assassination via FOIA, which was denied.  
- **Sa’dallah Sirhan**: Brother of Sirhan Sirhan; sought funds in Lebanon for his brother’s case, suggesting doubts about the original investigation.  
- **Alfred Raheb**: Suspected individual linked to RFK’s assassination, with allegations of withdrawing funds and visiting a residence near Hollywood Boulevard.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Central to FBI investigations, LAPD operations, and media coverage of RFK’s assassination.  
- **Mogadishio, Somalia**: Mentioned as a location with potential terrorist threats and security concerns.  
- **Encino, California**: Site of the bank from which Alfred Raheb allegedly withdrew funds.  
- **Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California**: Location of an unidentified woman’s residence visited by Alfred Raheb.  
- **Western Avenue**: Reference point for the location of the unidentified woman’s residence.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Site of White House and FBI offices involved in handling inquiries and responses.  
- **Beirut, Lebanon**: Mentioned as Sa’dallah Sirhan’s location during his efforts to appeal his brother’s conviction.  

Key Events  
- **RFK Assassination (June 5, 1968)**: Central event; debates over bullet trajectories, number of shots fired, and whether bullets passed through clothing or lodged in Kennedy’s body.  
- **FOIA Requests**: Legal disputes over releasing LAPD files on the RFK case to CBS and public entities, with some requests denied under exemptions.  
- **Conspiracy Theories**: Debates over Sirhan Sirhan’s guilt, including claims of a second weapon or involvement of other parties (e.g., Thane Cesar).  
- **Forensic Analysis**: Examination of bullets, gunpowder residues, and comparisons between evidence and Sirhan’s firearm.  
- **Court-Ordered Refiring of Weapon**: Legal debates over re-examining the weapon used in RFK’s assassination, with concerns about corrosion and handling over time.  
- **Sa’dallah Sirhan’s Appeal Efforts**: Mentioned in a CIA cable as seeking funds in Lebanon for his brother’s case, implying ongoing interest in the RFK assassination investigation.  
- **Alfred Raheb’s Alleged Actions**: Withdrawal of $4,000–$5,000 from a bank in Encino and visits to an unidentified woman’s residence near Hollywood Boulevard.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into RFK’s assassination and responded to inquiries about cover-ups.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Handled local investigation files, evidence collection, and ballistic analysis related to the RFK case.  
- **Department of Justice**: Handled FOIA requests and responses regarding RFK assassination files, citing exemptions for withholding information.  
- **Warren Commission**: Referenced as the official body that concluded JFK’s assassination was a single-bullet theory; contrasted with alternative theories about RFK’s case.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Mentioned in a cable about Sa’dallah Sirhan’s activities in Lebanon.  
- **California Department of Justice (Law Enforcement Division)**: Involved in legal discussions regarding re-examination of physical evidence.  
- **United States Secret Service (Los Angeles office)**: Mentioned as an organization with potential involvement in RFK-related investigations.

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