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RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted parole at 16th time of asking

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RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted parole at 16th time of asking

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Sen. Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin was granted parole Friday after two of RFK’s sons spoke in favor of Sirhan Sirhan’s release, and prosecutors declined to argue he should be kept behind bars.

The decision was a major victory for the 77-year-old prisoner, though it does not assure his release.

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