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GEORGE JACKSON BRIGADE MEAD, JOHN SHERMAN, BRUCE SEIDEL and others who conspired to rob banks to finance the purchase of guns and explosives, and made plans to free anyone who might be captured in the process. The threat by the GIB is apparent, not only from the rhetoric found in its communiques but through actions involving local bombings and bank robberies in order to "expropriate" funds to further the political goals which clearly reflect acts of viclence to reach these goals. Exact membership and leadership has not as yet been determined and sources acquainted with various militant and revolutionary type activities in the Seattle area which have recently been contacted have advised they are not acquainted with the GJB or any of its members outside of those individuals whose names are in the local newspapers as having made statements to the press. Current investigation by the Bureau is focused primarily on the apprehension of JOHN WILLIAM SHERMAN and the establishment of sources who can further identify members and/or future activities of the GIB. It should be noted that the six bombings mentioned by the GJB in their communiques took place between a six month period from 5/31/75 through 12/31/76 whereas no additional un- solved bombing either “claimed“ or otherwise have occurred since that time. Nevertheless, in view of the GJB's past activities and until SHERMAN is apprehended and brought to trial it is recommended that a full investigation of the GJB be continued until it can be sufficiently determined if it is a fully developed revolutionary organization built on the violent overthrow of the government.