</s>CLASSIFICATION NO. 61 sulle A. Volume Number mussaparz Clippageg Only Serial 181 thaua 18/3/1373 Bureau of Justice BUREAU Bureau de l'eau FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER INT IT JUSTIFER VED FROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILED CG-CHICAGO CG-0089-0001IB: CG Class / Case # Sub Vol. Serial # Class /Case # A 5 181 OPEN INVESTIGATION Bureau File Number 12/05/051023 12/06/05102423 RRP00014ANT 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176 See also No. C-C- P.P. 2.48 (REV. 4.1300) 2025 RELEASE UNDER E, O. 14776

Summary  
The documents detail Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s trial for assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, including logistical challenges in securing the courtroom with bulletproof enclosures and armored barriers authorized by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors at a cost of $200,000. Delays occurred due to construction of security measures and psychiatric evaluations ordered by Judge Richard Schauer. Sirhan’s brother, Saldalah Bishari Shahra, was shot during a car chase on the Pasadena Freeway, with multiple bullets fired from vehicles, though weapons or evidence were not recovered. Threats against Sirhan were reported, including claims he was targeted by individuals linked to the case. Sirhan’s mother visited him in jail, expressing satisfaction with his treatment. The FBI and Los Angeles County authorities investigated connections between Sirhan’s brother and the assassination. A court appearance in Chicago on July 19, 1968, noted Sirhan wearing light blue pants and a black blazer, with Judge Schauer questioning his readiness for trial. Administrative filings referenced E.O. 14176 and an SSN (89-61-210), which was redacted.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Accused of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy; faced security measures, psychiatric evaluations, and trial delays.  
- **Saldalah Bishari Shahra**: Sirhan’s older brother, shot during a car chase on the Pasadena Freeway.  
- **Judge Richard Schauer**: Oversaw Sirhan’s trial, ordered psychiatric evaluations, and questioned his readiness for trial.  
- **Russell E. Parsons**: Attorney for Sirhan; sought delays citing mental health concerns.  
- **Dr. Edward Davis, Dr. George Abe, Dr. Charles Graham**: Psychiatrists involved in evaluating Sirhan’s mental state.  
- **Judge Donald R. Wright**: Assigned to oversee Sirhan’s case and security measures.  
- **Mrs. Parson**: Sirhan’s mother; visited him in jail.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of Sirhan’s trial, courthouse, and security preparations; location of the Pasadena Freeway car chase.  
- **Pasadena Freeway (California)**: Location of the fatal car chase involving Saldalah Bishari Shahra.  
- **Los Angeles County Jail**: Custody facility for Sirhan following his arrest.  
- **Hall of Justice (Los Angeles)**: Secure facility where Sirhan was transferred for trial.  
- **Chicago, Illinois**: Courtroom location for a July 19, 1968, appearance; referenced in administrative filings.  
- **Schaumburg, Illinois**: Associated with Sirhan’s attorney, Russell E. Parsons.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan.  
- **Car chase on Pasadena Freeway**: Saldalah Bishari Shahra was shot during a pursuit involving multiple vehicles; weapons or evidence were not recovered.  
- **Trial delays**: Caused by construction of security measures, psychiatric evaluations, and legal motions citing mental health concerns.  
- **Security measures**: Armor-plated panels, steel barriers, and an armored cage for Sirhan’s trial authorized by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.  
- **Psychiatric evaluations**: Ordered by Judge Schauer; delays and postponements noted in court proceedings.  
- **Trial postponement**: Originally scheduled for July 19, 1968, postponed to August 2, 1968.  
- **Court appearance in Chicago**: Sirhan described as wearing light blue pants and a black blazer; Judge Schauer questioned his trial readiness.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors**: Authorized security expenditures for Sirhan’s trial.  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Involved in investigations into Sirhan’s activities and connections to the assassination.  
- **Los Angeles County Jail**: Custody facility for Sirhan post-arrest.  
- **Hall of Justice**: Secure courtroom and detention facility used during Sirhan’s trial.  
- **Legal court system (Illinois state courts)**: Handled Sirhan’s court appearance in Chicago.

RFK Declassified Files

89-cg-61-a_sec_005_ser_181-.pdf

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