New Evidence in JFK Assassination Compels LBJ Attorney Barr McClellan To Demand Release of Documents

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[Destro]

Press Release

Source: Hannover House

New Evidence in J.F.K. Assassination Compels L.B.J. Attorney, Barr McClellan, To Demand Release of Documents

Monday November 17, 3:35 pm ET

McClellan, Former Attorney for Lyndon Baines Johnson, Petitions Support Of Senate Judiciary Committee and Department of Justice to Investigate New Evidence and to Release All Documents in J.F.K. Assassination Case

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Barr McClellan, an attorney who worked closely with former President Lyndon Baines Johnson, has asked for the support of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Department of Justice to investigate new evidence of L.B.J.'s involvement in the J.F.K. assassination. McClellan has also asked for the release of hundreds of documents that were withheld by the C.I.A. and F.B.I. from a 1998 investigation conducted by the Assassination Records Review Board.

"The American public has waited forty years to hear the truth about the J.F.K. assassination," said McClellan. "For government agencies to withhold critical evidence and not cooperate with the AARB investigation is a form of obstruction of justice. Under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, the public should be granted access to these documents."

According to McClellan and former AARB investigator Doug Horne, hundreds of relevant documents were withheld from the 1998 investigation into the J.F.K. Assassination. They believe that these materials are now in the possession of the National Archives, relocated from sealed files previously controlled by the C.I.A. and F.B.I. Additionally, McClellan has suggested a formal review of the evidence in his book, "Blood, Money & Power: How L.B.J. Killed J.F.K." which clearly shows a direct connection between L.B.J. and the individual involved with the assassination and cover-up.

"At this time we need to see what else is missing and what else would be helpful to presenting the entire truth," McClellan continued. "The Senate Judiciary Committee and the Department of Justice could make the request of the National Archives and should do so."

A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, at which time McClellan will make a more specific request for document production, and will detail support for this cause from diverse and highly placed sources. The public and media are invited to attend this special conference at the National Press Club, in Washington, D.C. at 3:00 p.m. EST. "Blood, Money & Power: How L.B.J. Killed J.F.K." by Barr McClellan was released last month by Hannover House. 464 pages, $24.95 sugg. retail, ISBN 0-9637846-2-5. NATIONAL PRESS CLUB, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045

Digital images of ASSASSINATION EVIDENCE graphics are downloadable at: www.BarrMcClellan.com

Images of BOOK JACKET and AUTHOR also posted on website and accessible.

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[sinkspur]

The public and media are invited to attend this special conference at the National Press Club, in Washington, D.C. at 3:00 p.m. EST. "Blood, Money & Power: How L.B.J. Killed J.F.K." by Barr McClellan was released last month

Ah. He's pimping a book. No wonder he seeks publicity.

[Destro]

What kind of language is "pimping" a book? Since when is compensation for one's work and promotion of one's work considered "pimping"? (unless you are a communist, that is)

[Destro]

bump

[sinkspur]

Since when is compensation for one's work and promotion of one's work considered "pimping"? (unless you are a communist, that is)

When he asks the US Congress to open archives early so his argument can be proven. That's showboating, or, IMO, pimping

[rightofrush]

Ol' sink has this thing about anything that calls into question the motives of anyone who doesn't go along with the government BS. That which is shovled out now, 40 years ago, and 140 years ago.

The History Channel is broadcasting another chapter of "The Men Who Killed Kennedy" in 10 minutes.

[rightofrush]

Ol' sink has this thing about anything that calls into question the motives of anyone who doesn't go along with the government BS. That which is shovled out now, 40 years ago, and 140 years ago.

The History Channel is broadcasting another chapter of "The Men Who Killed Kennedy" in 10 minutes.

[rightofrush]

Sorry for the double post.

[sinkspur]

The History Channel is broadcasting another chapter of "The Men Who Killed Kennedy" in 10 minutes.

Yeah. Right.

Men shooting from under manhole covers is the stuff of this fantasy.

Pure bullhockey.

Oh, the "eyewitnesses" all have the appearance of refugees from the Goodwill store.

Not a one of them has any credibility.

[giznort]

I've read many books about the JFK assassination since the mid 70s and found that many different authors have struck on common themes. One is how unscrupulous LBJ was how he managed (with the help of his party) to throw elections, among other things. I've drawn the opnion that he was possibly one of the crookedest SOBs we've had the misfortune of leading our country. If the Freedom of Information Act helps to open up records that prove/disprove his complicity, I heartily welcome release of said information.

[j.frank.dobie]

Everybody knows that Barr is a washed-up drunk.

The only reason he worked for Ambassador Clark's firm was his former father in-law, the beloved Dean Keeton at the UT Law School.

That's one of the reasons why he no longer lives in Texas and why his former wife, the current elected Republican Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, is known as Carole Keeton McClellan Rylander Strayhorn.

[rightofthefairway]

I've watched the history channel a bunch this week but it seems that each episode contradicts the next. I loved the one when the CIA hired the french hitmen made me laugh.

[Havoc]

Thanks for the ping, Destro.

[basil]

As a Texan, I can tell you that probably most of what you have heard about LBJ is true. At least that's the opinion I get whenever the subject of LBJ comes up among Texans who lived through the LBJ era in this state.

As far as the assassination goes, I haven't a clue who did it. Court TV is supposedly doing a Forensic show on it this week.

[rightofrush]

Men shooting from under manhole covers is the stuff of this fantasy.

It was from a storm drain, which accounts for the entry wound beneath the adam's apple and the exit wound at the back of the head.
You really should watch instead of complain.

[Fred Mertz]

Oh, the "eyewitnesses" all have the appearance of refugees from the Goodwill store.

Not a one of them has any credibility.

The retired Army Lieutenant Colonel of Special Forces is the most credible witness I've ever seen interviewed.

[Zack Nguyen]

When he asks the US Congress to open archives early so his argument can be proven.

Regardless of his motives, those archives need to be opened. There is absolutely no reason to keep them from the knowledge of the general public.

[elli1]

Lots & lots of people thought LBJ had something to do with it. A lot of Texans thought that.

Keeping this stuff sealed makes you wonder what they're hiding.

[Keith]

The thing that amazed me on my many visits to Dallas relating to assassination conferences was the near unanimous opinions of the locals at restaurants, hotels, etc. was that they all, to a MAN, suspected LBJ's involvement.

Texans know him well...and while he never was at the top of my list of suspects, it bears watching to see if any more documentation to come implicates him. Frankly, I doubt it...