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x Y a Reet yr tH Nee a ee 98-46479 been following local action in this matter in the event local prosecution was dismissed, consideration would then be given to representing facts to the Department for an opinion regarding Federal prosecution, Available information indicates that State officials intend to try each of the 25 defendant!; separately. Trial against the first defendant began 11/22/71]. A crowd of approximately 25 individuals, some affiliated with the SDS, gathered outside the courthouse to protest the trial. No incidents or arrests occurred. It is expected protest activity will occur on a daily basis; however, no information has been received indicating acts of violence are planned, In view of our interest in current local proceedings as stated above, there is attached an airtel to the Cleveland Office instructing that these proceediniss be followed through sources and a weckly summary airtel be furnished the Bureau commencing 11/29/71. Information having a bearing upon operation of the FBI or that which is determined to be of national import, should, however, be furnished the Bureau by the most expeditious means deemed necessary, RECOMMENDATION: That the attached airtel be approved and sent. co Tt . Se EA | v” wt ‘ Ly - Yi fas to - 2 -~ — a vaoueaine TET ee =.