Who is Sirhan Sirhan?
Who is Sirhan Sirhan?
(CNN) Sirhan Sirhan, the man convicted of assassinating Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, was recommended for parole on Friday. After 53 years in prison, the 77-year-old inmate’s fate is now in the hands of California’s governor.
What will happen to Sirhan Sirhan when he’s released on parole?
If released on parole, Sirhan plans to live with his only surviving brother in Los Angeles, according to the filing. Barton said, if released, Sirhan would likely be placed in a transitional home at first and transferred to his brother’s home six months later.
Why is Sirhan Sirhan being deported to Jordan?
If released, Sirhan could be deported to Jordan. Barton said he was concerned he might become a “symbol or lightning rod to foment more violence”. Sirhan said he was too old to be involved in the Middle East conflict and would detach himself from it.
Who is Yusef Sirhan Berry?
Describing Sirhan as a Palestinian who became a refugee at age four, he “witnessed atrocities most of us only see in movies or in our worst nightmares” before emigrating to the US as a teenager. Berry praised the panel for “keeping the politics out and following the law.”
