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er ee Be er ees ee er at OST ee ee eee SS eee crt | i ) : UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE “ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ‘ ry Chicago, Illinois - | February 26, 1965: ee — ¥ ON 7 cecal — ~ NATION OF ISLAM Le . The Nation of Islam (NOI) is referred to in the ae appendix section of this communication. = On February 22, 1965, advised that Elijah Muhammad had held a press conference t date in connection with the assassination of Malcola Little. Malcolm Little is described in the appendix section of this communication under the characterizations of Muslim Mosque, Iac., and the Organization of Afro- American Unity. In response to questions asked at this conference Elijah Muhammad stated he was not afraid his life was in danger as he has ‘done nothing to dake him afraid. He said the Black Muslims are not responsible for Malcola's death as it is against Muslim teachings. He added that the death of Malcoln would have no ramification on the Muslim movement as there were not many people with Malcolm. He said the main disagreement between Malcolm and himself was over ares, and that NOI members are forbidden to carry arms while Malcolm favored the carrying of arms and was, therefore, the victin of what he preached. = Veh Muhammad also stated he was deeply shocked over Malcolm's violent death and said nothing separated Malcolm from the KOI but the isaue of arss. ; Beckurffr 6699 511177. OM) fae + Fea = ae . 7 . ot s iphed oy aves % & TF oe alk + Me oa pte ee oe et 7 meta) ee Belt one Soa tee - atte org ED ra oe oe f- )00- 5975 7" oar} Peet a Le