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This FBI file concerns reported threats and an alleged kidnapping plot targeting John F. Kennedy Jr. The released material includes a May 1985 Boston teletype about an intoxicated caller who threatened to kidnap John Kennedy, along with notification to Massachusetts State Police and security personnel. It also includes July 1995 New York and San Francisco communications and interview material concerning allegations that people discussed kidnapping Kennedy in New York City, reportedly after following him to establish a routine. The records show the FBI passing threat information to Kennedy's security firm, checking leads, and coordinating among field offices; substantial portions are redacted or too blurred to read.

FBI file number: 7-HQ-197119 | Documents span: 1985-1995 | Released in 1 part
Names in this file: John F. Kennedy Jr., Ted Kennedy
Subjects: threats, kidnapping plot, protective security, Boston, New York