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+. MPECIAls INKESTIGATIVE DIVISION W171, _ . ttdched airtel advise. phat { Los Angeles hoodlums, and John Roselli, appeare ore United Stat District Judge William Gray to argue motions for reduction of sentence. Roselli appeared before Judge Gray for argument on motions previously filed for reduction of sentence based on Roselli's alleged participation with CIA in a plot to assassinate Fidel Castro. Other motions were filed to reduce sentence because of poor health and to modify his fine because Roselli oo tt ee ee Hf ‘~ is broke. Judge Gray indicated to Roselli's - a attorney that Roselli's story concerning CIA would hold no weight in his court and that su No Lot ,4{ an event would have been catastrophic, a foc f }.,;Roselli’s attorney then turned his attention \ ? LL fo (this argument based on Roselli's financial cor 7 ifdition. Judge Gray delayed final decision ir ‘Ithis matter until 10/18/71 to allow Govern- ent to look into Roselli's ability to pay - Hine of $55,000, t Special Investigative Division concurs | with recommendation of SAC, Los Angeles, that Timited investigation into Roselli's financis condition based on information already - / ee ‘ developed concerning Roselli's ability to pay oo, - . \ fine be conducted with the results being — ~~ oO 4 -1 furnished to United States Attorney, rc ee | . Los Angeles, for transmittal to Judge.Gray.