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. , ’ FD-302 (Rev. 1-85-60) _ _ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIG* DN | ‘ } -]l- - Date 2/1/63 Rochester, iw For. on the r) - March 4, 1963, that eertain Nation of Islam members in Rochester had been interviewed by the PAL concerning an alleged civil rights violation lodged by an unimown member ef the Nation of Islam. SHAW said he therefore was relus- tant to discuss the matter with the FAI at this tine. was advised that he had the right to eonsult an attorney, t he did not have to make a statement and that any statement he did make could be used in a court of jaw. No threats or promises were made. The interviewing Agents identified themselves as Bpecial Agents of the FBI. advised that he has been a member of the Mation of islam for about two vears. havine foined the organ- ization while living in ep. attended mectings of the Nation of Islam at Rochester for a period of months; and occasionally sells the Mation of Islam newspaper, "Muhammed Speaks"; the last time being during the evening of March 4, 1963 in Rochester. eaid he wes in attendance at a Nation of Islam + ~~ nn na & mastine ._ the avantna af Tanvaews £ 14063 a th t that meeting had just started, with Minister, f Buffalo, Mew York leading in a prayer, when ear commotion at the entrance way of the meeting roon. MBs 1 he was sitting toward the front of the audience erefore could not see what was going on, but he did notice two police officers, in uniform, in the doorway. He became aware at the time, that the officers were trying to enter the hall, for reasons unknown to him, and that there Was an objection from the Nation of Islam members because of the religious services then in progress. . A short time ister, “en unknown additi er of officers arrived and those remaining, inoludi were re- quired by the officers, to identify themselves. did not On 3/5/63 at __ Rochester, New York _ File #_Buffalo 44-193 a8 — be by A d Date dictated __3 /6,/63—__—_ This documeat contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. it is the ptoperty of the FSI ond is iogned fo your agency; it and its cantents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 53