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RFK Assassination Files Released, Family Divided Over Autopsy Photos

The Trump administration's declassification of 10,000 pages of RFK assassination records, including graphic autopsy photos, has reignited family tensions and conspiracy theories.

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Overview

  • President Trump ordered the declassification of assassination archives for JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr., with the first RFK files released on April 18, 2025.
  • The initial release includes 10,000 pages of documents and graphic autopsy photos, with 50,000 more pages to follow from FBI and CIA archives.
  • Kerry Kennedy publicly opposed the release of the photos, citing emotional harm to the family, while her brother Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supported full transparency despite personal reservations.
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who doubts the official version of his father's assassination, does not expect the files to confirm his theory of CIA involvement.
  • DNI Tulsi Gabbard defended the release, emphasizing the public's right to know, while preparations continue for the imminent publication of MLK Jr. assassination records.