Part 116, page 308

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MP 164-73

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was responsible for the Norjack hijacking. This information was set forth in Minneapolis report of SA [REDACTED] dated 8/31/73, at Minneapolis, in the case captioned [REDACTED]

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The information was recorded in an FD 302 dated 3/28/73, at Pine Ridge, South Dakota, by SA [REDACTED] which states in part "source was displayed a photograph identified as being taken by a UPI photographer. The scene displays a white individual holding a rifle on postal inspectors. Source indicated that this individual has been bragging that he is the person who hijacked a jetliner over Oregon in which $200,000 in extortion money was never recovered. Source indicated that this individual is a demolitions expert. Source further indicated that this individual told [REDACTED] a Rapid City resident and participant in the takeover of Wounded Knee, that he was the hijacker."

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The source referred to is [REDACTED].

[REDACTED] is presently a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota, but is hostile to any contact by FBI Agents and is a staunch supporter of AIM. No other references to NORJACK has arisen from the Wounded Knee investigation as pertains to ALLEN FAIRFAX COOPER. COOPER is the subject of multiple CIR violations arising from the Wounded Knee confrontation and has been indicted and is awaiting trial.

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The Bureau instructed that pertinent files be reviewed concerning COOPER and Seattle be notified of appropriate information concerning any comments made in regard to the NORJACK case. The reported comments by COOPER are set forth above.

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Bureau also instructed that COOPER's whereabouts on 11/24/71 should be established and his photograph displayed to appropriate airline officials and stewardesses if this is necessary.

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DB COOPER-53340