RFK Assassination Records Released After Years of Secrecy

Washington D.C. - A new batch of documents pertaining to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 has been made public following years of government secrecy. The release was authorized by the Trump administration after sustained advocacy from historians and members of the Kennedy family, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who currently serves as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The files, previously held under seal, contain a variety of materials related to the investigation into the assassination. These include FBI reports, witness statements, and correspondence between various government agencies. While the official narrative points to Sirhan Sirhan as the sole perpetrator, some researchers and members of the Kennedy family have long questioned whether he acted alone or if there were other contributing factors.

Secretary Kennedy Jr. has been a vocal proponent of transparency regarding his father's assassination. He believes that the release of these documents is a crucial step in achieving a fuller understanding of the events surrounding his father's death. While the newly released files may not definitively answer all outstanding questions, they are expected to provide valuable insights for historians and researchers studying this pivotal moment in American history. The National Archives is currently processing the documents and making them available to the public.