</s>FBI SACTO F B I SEATTLE 937 PM URGNET 6-12-68 KNY TO DIRECTOR, SACRAMENTO AND LOS ANGELES FROM SEATTLE (89-62) KENSALT RESEARITEL TO BUREAU JUNE SIX LAST AND BUTEL JUNE TEN LAST RE SULAIMAN NOSAYAN. FOR INFORMATION OF SACRAMENTO, FLOYD ARMSTEAD, INSTRUCTOR, OLYMPIC COLLEGE, BREMENTON, WASHINGTON, ADVISED THAT ON THE MORNING OF JUNE 6IX LAST, WHILE HE AND STUDENTS OF OLYMPIC COLLEGE VERE IN A DISCUSSION WITH NOSAISAYAN, A STUDENT AT OLYMPC COLLEGÉ, NOSSAYAN RELATED THAT THE ASSASSIN, OF KENNEDY WAS "JUSTIFIED IN DOING WHAT HE DID. NOSASYAN REPRESENTED THAT HE WAS PERSONALLY ACQUAINTED WITH SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHA, HAVING MET HIM IN SAN FRANCISCO. NOSHAYAN ADVISID "YOU MUST REMEMBER THAT THIS TOOK PLACE ONE YEAR FROM JUNE FIFTH." ARNSTEAD OPINED THAT NOSANYAN WAS APPARENTLY WELL INFORMED CONCERNING STATEMENTS OF SENATOR ROBERT KENNedy, SUPPORTING THE SHIPMENT OF ARMS TO ISRAEL. END PAGE ONE 62.76-57 SUSARALPEDO, INDEXCED Sup. Rillel aduil SERIALPED, FILLEDS JUH1 1.1968 SACRAMENO 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The document contains multiple FBI reports from June 1968 detailing investigations into Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination. Key elements include interviews with individuals connected to the event, such as Floyd Armstead of Olympic College, who reported Sulaiman Nosaayan (a Saudi student) claimed personal knowledge of Sirhan Bishara Sirha and referenced June 5th as a significant date (one year prior to the actual assassination on June 5, 1968). The FBI requested an interview with Nosaayan to verify his claims. John Lawrence of New York, associated with the "FAIR" organization (Federated Americans Against Israeli Racism), was noted for anti-Israeli activism. Conflicting witness accounts were investigated, including Mrs. Eshoo’s statements about sightings of Sirhan or individuals at the Kennedy campaign event in Turlock, California. Administrative notes mention declassification under Executive Order 14176 and references to agencies like the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office.  

A telegram sent from Los Angeles to New York City police referenced John Lawrence as an anti-Semitic, pro-Arab individual residing at 57 West Tenth Street. Credit bureau records on HAGOP H. DUEREDJAM detailed his residences in California and Texas, employment history (including the Travis Hotel), and financial information. Accounts of events at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968, described Senator Kennedy’s movement through the venue, the shooting incident, and witness statements about Sirhan Bishara Sirha as the suspect. Internal FBI communications included interviews with Jesse Unruh, Jack Crose, and James J. Dunn. Inquiries into Arab students in Portland, Oregon, related to Sulaiman Nosaayan were also noted.  

Frank C. Ailes, Delano Police Chief, reported Roy Murray (a local farmer) claimed to have received a long-distance call from Las Vegas offering a contract to assassinate RFK if he secured the Democratic nomination. Murray stated he contributed $200 toward the plot and estimated others could raise $50,000–$100,000 in Delano. Ailes noted increased unrest in Delano following RFK’s visits, including riots and strikes. Mrs. Linda Irene Wilson described two individuals who refused to stand during the U.S. flag pledge at a Kennedy campaign event in San Francisco on June 1, 1968, identifying them as a man (25, olive skin, curly black hair) and a woman (25, light tanned, long chestnut hair). She later linked them to Sirhan Bishara Sirian, though not based on media photos. Ronald Jones, a campaign worker, corroborated the account but could not recognize the individuals from provided photographs. A telephone report alleged a radio host claimed a woman in a polka-dot dress (initials J.L.) was being sought in Delano as part of an assassination conspiracy. Los Angeles police were reportedly investigating her location. Selective Service records for Sirhan Bishara Sirian and others were reviewed, with some individuals found registered and others not located.  

Key People  
- **Floyd Armstead**: Instructor at Olympic College (Bremonton, Washington), reported interactions with Sulaiman Nosaayan regarding Sirhan Bishara Sirha.  
- **Sulaiman Nosaayan**: Saudi student who claimed personal knowledge of Sirhan and referenced June 5th as a significant date.  
- **John Lawrence**: Anti-Semitic, pro-Arab individual in New York City associated with the "FAIR" organization; address and physical description documented.  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirha/Sirian**: Suspect in RFK’s assassination, described as present at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968; witnesses reported him holding a gun and stating “I did it for my country.”  
- **Jesse Unruh**: California State Assembly Speaker who accompanied RFK to the Ambassador Hotel and provided details about the events leading to the assassination.  
- **Jack Crose**: Assistant to Jesse Unruh, present at the hotel during the incident.  
- **James J. Dunn**: Member of RFK’s press staff who described the senator’s movements and the shooting.  
- **Roy Murray**: Local farmer in Earlmart, California, alleged to have discussed an assassination plot against RFK; contributed $200 toward the plan.  
- **Linda Irene Wilson**: Witness who described two individuals at a Kennedy campaign event in San Francisco on June 1, 1968, later linked to Sirhan Bishara Sirian.  
- **Robert Curtis Wilson**: Husband of Linda Irene Wilson, corroborated her account.  
- **Ronald Jones**: Campaign worker present at the event and described the individuals.  

Key Locations  
- **Turlock, California**: Site of the Kennedy campaign event and interviews with witnesses, including Fred Faramazfour (Iranian student) and Mike Nolan (music arranger).  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of the Ambassador Hotel where RFK was shot; referenced in accounts of June 5, 1968.  
- **New York City, New York**: Mentioned in a telegram sent to NYPD referencing John Lawrence.  
- **Sacramento, California**: FBI field office involved in coordinating investigations and interviews.  
- **Portland, Oregon**: Reference to Abdullah Ajlan’s inquiry about Sulaiman Nosaayan among Arab students.  
- **Delano, California**: Site of Roy Murray’s alleged conversation about the assassination plot; location of unrest following RFK’s visits.  
- **San Francisco, California**: Location of the Kennedy campaign event where two individuals refused to stand during the flag pledge.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles after addressing supporters; witnesses described his movement through the venue and the shooting incident.  
- **June 1, 1968**: Kennedy campaign event in San Francisco where two individuals refused to stand during the U.S. flag pledge and gestured negatively toward RFK.  
- **May–June 1968**: Alleged discussion of an assassination plot against RFK, with Roy Murray claiming to have contributed $200 to a contract.  
- **June 17, 1968**: FBI received reports about a woman in a polka-dot dress being sought in Delano as part of a conspiracy.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central agency conducting the investigation, including field offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles.  
- **FAIR (Federated Americans Against Israeli Racism)**: Organization linked to John Lawrence; not on the Attorney General’s list but active in anti-Israeli advocacy.  
- **Selective Service Board**: Provided records on individuals, including Sirhan Bishara Sirian.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department**: Mentioned in reports about investigating a woman linked to the conspiracy.  
- **Credit Bureau Services (CBS)**: Provided financial records on HAGOP H. DUEREDJAM.  
- **New York City Police Department (NYPD)**: Received a telegram referenced in the documents.

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