</s>157-10002-10148 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 Date: 10/08/93 Page:1 JFK ASSASSINTATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY INFORMATION and: AGENY : SSCIA AGENCY NUMBER : 157-100022-1018 AGENCY INFORMATION RECORD NUMBER: 157-10022-0148 RECORDS SERIES : TRANSCRIPT AGENCY FILE NUMBER # AGENCY FILLE NUMBER . DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR : SSCIA DRIGINALTOR : SSCIA FROM : TO : TITLE : TESTIMONY OF JAMES P. O'CONNELL DATE : 05/30/75 PAGES : 168 MAHEU, ROBERT SUBJECTS : CASTRO ASSASSINATIATION CUBA HUGHES BISSELL VIRGINES VARONA VIRANEY, WILLIAM RANSELLA GIANCELIA Giancarlo MAFIA GIANCAFICANTE GRAHAM ROMAN, DAN MCGUIRE, PHyllIS- DOCUMENY TYPE TYPE : PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION : T RESTRICTIONS : REFERRED ... CURRENT STATUS : P DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 09/30 /93 OPENING CRITERIA : [R] - ITEM IS RESTRICTED NW 50955 Doci: 3221988 Page 1

Summary:  
The document contains testimony from James P. O'Connell dated May 30, 1975, regarding his involvement in CIA operations related to covert activities targeting Cuba and other regions. O'Connell describes interactions with individuals such as Robert Maheu, William Rosselli, and others associated with intelligence gathering and potential threats. He discusses the use of poison pills tested on animals, unauthorized operations involving proprietary organizations, and discussions about threats against U.S. interests in Cuba. The testimony includes references to CIA internal processes, authorization procedures, and the handling of sensitive information. O'Connell also mentions his role in coordinating activities with agents and case officers, including efforts to monitor suspicious behavior and gather intelligence through informants.  

The document contains fragmented discussions involving individuals such as Mr. O'Connell, Mr. Wides, and others regarding espionage activities, including photographic operations at a school, film production related to a foreign leader's visit to the Kremlin, and administrative details about field offices in New York under different governmental covers (Treasury and Defense). References include a 1950s operation involving a film intended to embarrass a foreign leader, with no confirmed release. Discussions also mention operational files stored in "Family Jewels" and logistical arrangements for studios in Los Angeles.  

Key People:  
- James P. O'Connell (testifier)  
- Robert Maheu  
- William Rosselli  
- Colonel Edwards  
- Victor White  
- Dr. V. S. Sosevelti  
- Howard Osborn  
- Colonel King  
- Mr. Bannerman  
- Mr. Hall  
- Mr. Wides  
- Bob  
- A. J. Woolston-Smith (unknown)  
- Max Gonzales  

Key Locations:  
- Washington, D.C. (CIA headquarters, rooming house incident)  
- Georgetown, Washington, D.C.  
- Cuba  
- Florida (references to threats against the Keys)  
- New York (Manhattan and downtown)  
- Los Angeles  

Key Events:  
- Use of poison pills tested on hamsters and monkeys  
- Discussions about unauthorized operations targeting Cuba  
- Coordination of intelligence-gathering through proprietary organizations  
- Monitoring suspicious activities involving students in Georgetown  
- Authorization procedures for covert missions  
- Internal CIA briefings and restrictions on information sharing  
- Photographic operations at a school  
- Film production for counterintelligence purposes  
- Establishment of dual field offices in New York  
- Merger of offices  

Key Organizations:  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Office of Security (CIA)  
- Technical Services Division (CIA)  
- Proprietary organizations used for intelligence gathering  
- WARD & PAUL  
- Agency (CIA or similar)  
- Unspecified studios

JFK Declassified Files

157-10002-10148.pdf

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