</s>BOX NO. 1 Folder NO. 22. photocopy of 'immigration records for Sharif Sihan 1.AFK Assassination 2017.0108 (brother) 18/14 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

Summary:  
The documents detail immigration records for Sharif Bishara Salameh Chattas (also referred to as Sirhan Bishara Salameh Chattas), a Jordanian national born in Jerusalem. He was issued a Jordanian passport on April 5, 1955, and granted a non-quota visa under Section 15(a)(3) of the 1957 Act on March 23, 1960, by the American Embassy in Amman, Jordan. He entered the U.S. on June 27, 1960, destined for his mother, Mary Bisharea Salamehe Ghattas, residing at 1647 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, California. FBI records (Case #802378E) note he was arrested in Pasadena, California, on December 18, 1963, for attempted murder, later reduced to "unlawfully breaking and removing a part of a vehicle," with a jury trial resulting in probation for one year. A psychiatric evaluation found him not mentally ill. His last known address in 1967 was 1711 Corson Street, Pasadena, California, where he worked at the Southern Baptist Church. The documents include immigration forms (F5-510, ES-388), visa petitions, medical exams, and records from U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, including a Good Conduct Certificate from Jordan’s Public Security Department. A Church World Service affidavit supports his immigration application, guaranteeing proper resettlement.  

The text contains multiple FBI and police records related to Sharif Bishara (also spelled Sirhan, Sharif Michara) and an attempted murder case involving Carol Bennett. Key details include fingerprint data from 1963, a Pasadena Police Department booking sheet with personal information (e.g., age 30, citizenship Arabia), and an investigation report referencing a 1958 Chevrolet vehicle involved in an incident on South Hill Avenue. The case involves charges of attempted murder (PC 217) and other offenses (PC 415). A deputy district attorney opined insufficient evidence to file a felony complaint, recommending further investigation. Records also include a request for background checks on Sirhan, including birth and conviction records, and legal proceedings related to probation violations.  

The documents detail multiple court cases involving Sharif Bishara Sirhan, a defendant charged with vehicle code violations in California. The cases span from 1962 to 1967 and include complaints, motions, trial proceedings, and probation orders. Key charges involve breaking into vehicles and removing parts without consent, violating Sections 10582, 1082, and 105832 of the California Vehicle Code. Sirhan was initially arrested in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, with complaints filed by J.D. Nichols. The cases were consolidated under docket number M.65830, involving multiple counts of misdemeanor offenses. Trials were scheduled for February 1964, with jury proceedings and motions to dismiss certain charges. Probation was granted in 1964, with conditions including avoiding contact with specific individuals (Carol and Mary Bennett) and maintaining employment or treatment plans. Subsequent hearings in 1965–1967 addressed probation violations, fines, and modifications to his sentence.  

Key People:  
- **Sharif Bishara Salameh Chattas** (also referred to as Sirhan Bishara Salameh Chattas): Jordanian national, born in Jerusalem; subject of immigration records and FBI criminal history.  
- **Mary Bisharea Salamehe Ghattas**: Sharif’s mother, residing in Pasadena, California.  
- **Adel Bisharia**: Sharif’s brother, alleged to reside in Highland Park, Los Angeles.  
- **Carol Bennett**: Victim of attempted murder on December 18, 1963.  
- **J.D. Nichols**: Pasadena Police Department officer involved in the case.  
- **John F. Hopkins**: Deputy District Attorney who assessed insufficient evidence for felony charges.  
- **David Press**: City Prosecutor referenced in legal proceedings.  
- **Howard C. Erickson**: Defense counsel for Sirhan.  
- **Louis T. Fletcher, John F. Hassler**: Judges presiding over court cases.  
- **William J. Wieland**: Court clerk associated with the case.  

Key Locations:  
- **Jerusalem, Palestine** (birthplace of Sharif).  
- **Amman, Jordan** (location of American Embassy where visa was issued).  
- **Pasadena, California** (entry point to the U.S., residence of Sharif’s mother and later address for Sharif; location of arrests, trials, and probation hearings).  
- **South Hill Avenue**: Location of vehicle-related incident referenced in investigation.  
- **1711 Corson Street, Pasadena**: Last known address of Sharif in 1967.  
- **Los Angeles, California** (residence of Adel Bisharia).  

Key Events:  
- **March 23, 1960**: Sharif granted non-quota visa by American Embassy in Amman.  
- **June 27, 1960**: Entry into the U.S., destined for Pasadena, California.  
- **December 18, 1963**: Arrest in Pasadena, California, for attempted murder of Carol Bennett (later reduced to vehicle-related offense).  
- **1960–1967**: Immigration processing, medical exams, and visa petitions by U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.  
- **February 1964**: Trial proceedings for vehicle code violations under California Vehicle Code Sections 10582, 1082, and 105832.  
- **1964**: Probation granted with conditions including avoiding contact with Carol and Mary Bennett.  
- **1965–1967**: Hearings on probation violations, fines, and sentence modifications.  
- **1958 Chevrolet vehicle incident**: Referenced in investigation report related to South Hill Avenue.  

Key Organizations:  
- **U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)**: Handled visa petitions, background checks, and immigration records.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Maintained criminal record for Sharif, including his 1963 arrest.  
- **Pasadena Police Department**: Involved in arrests, booking sheets, and investigation reports.  
- **California Department of Justice**: Oversaw legal proceedings related to probation violations and sentence modifications.  
- **Church World Service**: Provided affidavit of support for Sharif’s immigration application.  
- **Jordanian Public Security Department**: Issued Good Conduct Certificate affirming Sharif’s status as a non-threat.

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