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Robert F Kennedy’s assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted parole as slain Senator’s sons support release 53 years after murder

ROBERT F Kennedy’s assassin, Sirhan Sirhan, has been granted parole by the California board.

It was his 16th parole hearing and two of Kennedy’s sons said they supported Sirhan’s release.

Robert F Kennedy’s assassin, Sirhan Sirhan, has been granted parole by the California board

CBS Boston reported the breaking news on Twitter on Friday evening.

The New York Post reported on Friday that prosecutors would not fight to keep Sirhan behind bars.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that his office would not object to his release.

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“The role of a prosecutor and their access to information ends at sentencing,” said Alex Bastian, a special adviser for Gascón.

Sirhan served 53 years in prison before this parole hearing.

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