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Memorandum to Mr. DeLoach - Re: SERGEANT DANIEL GROTH AND OTHERS representative would have to be present while the premises were being inspected. To date this attorney has not contacted the Chicago Office regarding permitting access to the apartment. The position of State Attorney Hanrahan and the attorneys for the victims and the Black Panther Party was discussed with Deputy Assistant Attorney General James Turner, Civil Rights Division, on December 15, 1969.’ It was pointed out that the position of these attorneys would preclude a full and free investigation by the Bureau into this matter and it was strongly suggested that the Department should consider immediately calling a Federal Grand Jury to inquire into this matter so the victims, witnesses and subjects could be subpoenaed before the grand jury and be afforded an opportunity to make a complete statement under oath. Mr. Turner stated he would take the matter into consideration and would discuss it with Assistant Attorney General Leonard later in the day on December 15. Mr. Tuyer noted that Leonard was unavailable at that time. Turner advised that Wlinois State Senator Charles Chew, Jr., had been to the Department on December 8, 1969, on behalf of 10 black Mlinsis State Legislators. These individuals had conducted a limited investigation into the Panther shootings and concluded that a full, impartial investigation was needed. Turner made available a memorandum reflecting information provided by Chew to a Departmental attorrey. This was furnished for possible assistance . of the Bureau in conducting any investigation. Turner subsequently advised that the matter would be taken up with | the Attorney General Tuesday and we would be advised of the results thereof. Coe eee a call from Assistant Attorney General Leonard ,,7- an and I were advised by Leonard that the Attorney General had requested that the entire Black Panther matter be presented as soon as { possible before a Federal Grand Jury in Chicago. Leonard said he planned to proceed to Chicago Thursday morning and wanted to have a preliminary conference with SAC Johnson prior to his desired meet with Chief Judge William Campbell. In our presence he called Judge Campbell's office and was advised of his illness whereupon he was asked to be transferred to Federal Judge Richard B. Austin, who was acting in Campbell's temporary absence. Leonard advised Judge Austin of his desired meet on Thursday and a mutually convenient time was set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Leonard indicated he intended to explain the entire situation to the Judge and get his views concerning the handling of the grand jury and would rely on the Judge's assessment of the situation insofar as the need to advise Judge Campbell of the developments. Leonard plans to have a group of attorneys from Washington assist him in connection with the handling of this sree -2- CONTINUED - OVER