</s>104-10104-10398 OGC SUBJECT KENN. Y ASSASSINATION-GARRISON OGX 68-1547 Executive Realty G.P. 33-33-4747 2l July 1968 The Honorable Richard B. Russell, Chairman Committee on Armed Services United States Senate Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Chairman: I have been receiving a spate of letter. T. R. D. from the television apparatus of a co-caller. T ., or, Sohl, on the Xory appearance show of the "wicked or that presents, which appear on page 1 of the first of two. records, which appears on page 2 of the attached memorandum. f.crs is a bit long, I fey, but it does give you a re- round-up of it. If the Garrison has been answering any prospect to the Agency, up of the assassination of Proceeds of Procurement. I write this letter, because I am concerned that: I would like to provide guidance, collecge, and a result of this Hort Sahl. I want you to be informed and thereby prepared to deal with any such questions. I speakfully, JFK ACT Richard He.L. Director RELEASE Attachment - 1 JFKACT W.J. Garrick and the CIA" Identical letter with attachment set to Congressman Rivers. Hilhelm/ed - 2/1/66 Distribution: Org. Org- 1 - w/att. Mr. Maury 1 - W/att, Mr. Roca 1 - ER APPROVED FOR RELEASE 1993 CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM

Summary:  
The text discusses Jim Garrison's conspiracy theories regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, focusing on alleged CIA involvement. It references Mort Sahl's claims that the CIA was involved in the deaths of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., including assertions that the FBI was instructed by the CIA to avoid the MLK case. These statements are presented as part of broader conspiracy theories without supporting evidence. The text also critiques Garrison's methods, noting his reliance on unverified sources and unsubstantiated allegations against the CIA.  

Key People:  
- Jim Garrison (New Orleans District Attorney, investigated JFK assassination)  
- Mort Sahl (comedian and propagandist for Garrison’s theories)  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Martin Luther King Jr. (subject of alleged CIA involvement in his death)  

Key Locations:  
- Dallas, Texas (contextual reference to JFK assassination)  
- New Orleans, Louisiana (Garrison’s jurisdiction)  

Key Events:  
- Alleged CIA involvement in JFK assassination and subsequent political figures’ deaths  
- Mort Sahl’s public statements linking CIA to MLK’s assassination  
- Criticism of Garrison’s investigative methods and reliance on unverified claims  

Key Organizations:  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- New Orleans District Attorney’s Office (Garrison’s office)

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