</s>BOX NO. 4 FIDR R N. 111 FBI File on Jan M. Lawrence, I federated Americans against Israel Racism RFK Assassination 2017.0108 Mailed to Donna Ellsworth, FBI Northridge CA 1850 This document is signed SECRET U.S. Grant-West Property Proudly issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of America Federal Reserve of America FEDERAL RESERVATION ASSOCIATION DESIGNED FROM DELIVERY-UNDER E.O. 14176 2025 RELEASE UNDER E. O. 14178

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into John M. Laurence (also known as John M. Lawrence) between 1963 and 1968, focusing on his alleged pro-Arab, anti-Israel activities and potential ties to Middle Eastern entities. Laurence was associated with the organization "Federal Americans Against Israel Racism" (FAIR), which operated from an apartment in New York City and distributed literature linked to the Arab Information Center and Palestine Liberation Organization. FBI records note financial transactions tied to Laurence’s wife, Mrs. Jorjorie Lawrence, including a bank account at First National City Bank. Investigations included monitoring his activities, pretext interviews, and tracking arrests for offenses such as breach of peace and solicitation violations. The documents also reference Sirhan Sirhan, the accused assassin of RFK, noting that Laurence advised Jordanian authorities to engage with Sirhan due to political implications. Law enforcement records detail arrests in New York, Denver, Albuquerque, and Connecticut, including a 1967 arrest at St. Anthony’s Church in Danbury for distributing anti-Israel materials. Anti-Israeli rhetoric and allegations of systemic racism, land theft, and UN censures against Israel are present in the materials.  

Key People  
- John M. Laurence (John M. Lawrence): Subject of FBI investigation; associated with FAIR and pro-Arab activities.  
- Mrs. Jorjorie Lawrence: Wife of Laurence; identified as secretary/treasurer of FAIR.  
- Sirhan Sirhan: Accused assassin of RFK; advised by Laurence to engage with Jordanian authorities.  
- Nathan Brodinsky: Landlord at 57 West 10th Street, reported tenants’ financial and behavioral details.  
- Reverend German Ferris: Complained about Laurence’s distribution of literature near St. Anthony’s Church.  
- Officer Robert O’Neill: Arrested Laurence for distributing anti-Israel materials in Danbury, Connecticut.  

Key Locations  
- 57 West 10th Street, New York City: Apartment where Laurence and his wife resided and operated FAIR.  
- St. Anthony’s Church, Danbury, Connecticut: Site of Laurence’s arrest for distributing literature.  
- First National City Bank (72 Fifth Ave., NYC): Account linked to Laurence’s wife.  
- Nassau County, New York: Mentioned in connection with warrants and arrests.  
- United Nations (New York): Jordan Mission referenced in FBI notes on RFK assassination.  

Key Events  
- October 1967: FBI and NYPD initiated surveillance of Laurence’s pro-Arab activities, including distribution of literature.  
- September 3, 1967: Laurence arrested at St. Anthony’s Church for distributing anti-Israel materials.  
- December 1967: Danbury Police Department documented ongoing charges against Laurence for breach of peace and solicitation violations.  
- October–December 1967: FBI records noted his alleged ties to FAIR, the Arab Information Center, and financial activities at First National City Bank.  
- 1963: FBI notes reference Sirhan Sirhan as accused assassin of RFK and Laurence’s advisory role to Jordanian authorities.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Americans Against Israel Racism (FAIR): Organization linked to Laurence and his wife; associated with anti-Israel, pro-Arab advocacy.  
- Arab Information Center: Source of pamphlets distributed by Laurence and FAIR.  
- Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO): Publisher of materials sold by Laurence’s group.  
- FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation): Conducted investigations into Laurence’s activities and financial records.  
- New York City Police Department (NYPD): Monitored Laurence’s distribution of literature and arrests.

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