Oliver Stone Urges Congress to Reinvestigate JFK Assassination Amid New Document Releases
Filmmaker Oliver Stone calls for reopening JFK assassination case based on newly released documents, reviving his conspiracy theories from decades past.
Overview
During a recent House hearing, Oliver Stone reiterated his call for Congress to reinvestigate President Kennedy's assassination, claiming new declassified documents suggest CIA involvement. Stone's theories date back to his 1991 film 'JFK.' Despite his insistence, critics argue that the newly released over 2,000 documents do not fundamentally alter the Warren Commission's conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Rep. Lauren Boebert mistakenly confused Stone with Roger Stone, highlighting the political backdrop of the hearing, where Republican members promoted conspiracy theories while Democrats criticized the event's focus. Public skepticism regarding the lone gunman theory persists.
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Analysis
- Oliver Stone called for Congress to reopen the investigation into JFK's assassination, claiming the Warren Commission did not complete its findings, despite extensive evidence already examined.
- The recent release of over 80,000 pages of documents has not undermined the conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, according to experts, even as conspiratorial views gain traction.
- Rep. Lauren Boebert mistakenly confused Oliver Stone with political figure Roger Stone during the hearing, reflecting a mix-up in understanding the testimonies provided.
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