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* FD-302«(Rev. 10-6-95) -1- FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date of transcription 2/25/1998 Johnstown f Johnstown, PA] = ~—~—C | ‘They were advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent_and the nature of the inquiry regarding death threats made by irected at Congressman JOHN P. MURTHA and his aide, and thereafter provided the following information: and[__—advised they have known[ b6 for 30 years and described him as a “big, loud- b7C mouthed giant,” who “threatens people all the time,” and when he was younger “could slap people around.” They related [1 was just_a_ “big-mouth” who liked to be the center of attention. If thought he could intimidate someone, he would keep talking; however, if challenged, someone got in his face, would back down every time. Both added if[[__|knew_you were in trouble, he would give you the shirt off his back. L_—knd advised SS would not carry out any threat, he does not_have it in him to kill anyone. Neither were able to recall owning a gun nor could they recall even seeing him with a gun. the| __ladvisea in the 1970q_ si Jworked as a bouncer at_the “Factory Bar,” which is now closed. Also in 1980 or i981[—sipaartticipated in the local “Tough Man Competition.” Also participating in the same competition was their cousin [OT During the competition, fought an individual known as the “Widow Maker” and subsequently died from_ injuries suffered in the bout. Rumors to the effect that caused the death of are incorrect, in fact, ropped out of the competition before he would have faced advised he was in the construction business b6 with approximately four or five years ago. [related = 4,5, the business belonged to however, they split the profits. During the time he worked with stated the business was not very good, and he subsequently went into business with Investigation on 2/20/98 at Johnstown, PA File# 89A-PG-64410 . Date dictated 2/25/98 by SA This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your a genc it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. LF iG wy, - CE -LAIVO~§ FF