</s>104-10067-10018 DD/10-16-8867 10 November 1976 JFK ACT MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD JFK ACI SUBJECT: Meeting with Richard Sprague, Chief Counsel, House Select Committee on Assassinations RELEASE REFERENCE: Memorandum for the Record, 27 October 1976 (OLC 76-3094) RELEASE 1. In follow up with the concept embodied in referent memorandum and in an effort to obtain further agreement on principles and further delination of upcoming requirements, I made arrangements to meet with Richard Sprague. Mr. Richard Reney, his Executive Assistant, sat in. Scott Breckridge, Deputy Inspector General, accompanied me to the meeting: 2. I opened by explaining Mr. Breckridges' role and background and interest in getting in getting better appreciation of the type and depth of support to the Committee would need from us to facilitate their inquiry. It was emphasized that such mutual sizing of our respective requirements would enable us to posture ourselves to work efficiently and effectively would enable to posture themselves to work effectively and effectively our Sprague as he had previously, appreciated the sincerity of right foot. a. Security - Sprague is in full agreement that the Committee needs a full-time professional security officer. I said the sooner the better in order to work out the minimum security requirements of the Director in light of his statutory responsibilities for sources and director in light as he was responsible for sources of to reach agreement as soon as possible but the last word I had received was that the Committe was behind in processing the personnel security clearances they are as follows. I also mentioned that we would want security feeeny is to follow-up. It also mentioned we would Public Statements - Not that the TV cameras have been filming Sprague prior to our statements - Not sure that the undersigned and smooth cooperation between us would be strong of the underpinning tasks and public statements which could lead to press whipping between the Agency and the Committee. I Said for our part. We would not feel it appropriate to comment on the substantive aspects of the investigation. CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM RELEASE IN FULL 04/406

Summary  
This memorandum documents a meeting between Richard Sprague, Chief Counsel of the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA), and representatives from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on 16 November 1976. The discussion centered on logistical arrangements for the HSCA’s investigation into the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., including personnel, security clearances, document management, and collaboration with CIA. Sprague emphasized the need for a full-time professional security officer for the Committee and expressed concerns about public statements that could interfere with the investigation. The meeting addressed task force structure, with one team focusing on JFK’s assassination and another on MLK Jr.’s assassination in New York City. Sprague outlined plans for two task forces, each comprising 15 attorneys and 25 investigators, augmented by legal staff. The King task force would include a former assistant district attorney from Manhattan Bridge involved in Mafia cases. Document control procedures, computer use, and coordination with the Committee’s research director were also discussed. Concerns about document destruction were addressed, with plans to draft letters to ensure compliance with federal regulations.  

Key People  
- Richard Sprague: Chief Counsel of the HSCA, leading discussions on investigative logistics.  
- Scott Breckridge: Deputy Inspector General from the CIA, participated in the meeting.  
- Tannenbaum: Identified as a key contact for the King task force, former assistant district attorney in Manhattan Bridge.  
- Hal Bean: CIA employee tasked with drafting letters regarding document destruction policies.  
- Kyle L. Miller: Deputy Legislative Counsel, responsible for distribution of the memorandum.  

Key Locations  
- Headquarters building (CIA): Site of planned meetings and special arrangements for interviews.  
- New York City: Contextual location for MLK Jr.’s assassination investigation.  
- Manhattan Bridge: Associated with Tannenbaum’s legal background in Mafia cases.  

Key Events  
- Meeting on 16 November 1976 between Sprague, Breckridge, and CIA representatives to finalize investigative protocols.  
- Planning of two task forces for JFK and MLK Jr. assassination investigations.  
- Discussion of document control procedures, computer use, and security clearances for Committee staff.  
- Addressing concerns about document destruction and drafting compliance letters for federal regulations.  

Key Organizations  
- House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA): Led the investigation into JFK and MLK Jr. assassinations.  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): Provided logistical and operational support, including document management and security expertise.  
- Federal Regulator: Mentioned in context of document destruction policies referenced in federal regulations.

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