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MEMO

TO:Vernon Bellecourt, AIMGGC
Clyde Bellecourt, AIMGGC
Michael Haney, NCRSM
All AIM Chapters and Supporters

FROM: Dennis Banks, AIM National Field Director
DATE: December 7, 1999
SUBJECT: Robert Branscombe

During the last three (3) weeks, a considerable amount of press activity has been generated surrounding the death of Anna Mae Aquash. This activity is being generated by a man claiming to be a relative of Anna Mae, as well as a close confidante of Leonard Peltier. His name is Robert Branscombe.

I have met this man twice. Both times in Phoenix, Arizona during the Peltier tour. This man is recklessly accusing the leadership of having first-hand knowledge of Anna Mae's death. He further is stating that, not only did AIM's leadership know of the death, but also allegedly ordered her death. Moreover, he has taken this information, as wrong as it is, to a grand jury through his operative, Russell Means.

His whole appearance, demeanor and behavior is reminiscent of the FBI informant, Doug Durham. Therefore, I am advising all chapters and support groups to be aware and cautious of this man. All chapters, support groups, and their members are to look upon this man with scrutiny, and to refuse him admittance to any AIM meeting, function, or ceremony.

All leadership must refrain from talking to this informant else he distort any information to fit his version of the facts.

Robert Branscombe must be viewed as a general informant who is very reckless in his actions, and does not care who he accuses of wrongdoing.