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Series 5. Legal Records and Police Reports, 1968-1999

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series contains legal documents and evidence from civil and criminal cases related to the Swami Bhaktipada and New Vrindaban, including racketeering, arson, and homicide.

Box 13 folder 12 includes graphic crime scene photos.

Dates

  • Creation: 1968-1999

Conditions Governing Access

Due to attorney-client privilege, box 10 folders 13 and 18 are restricted for 75 years from the date of record creation. Users may complete the Agreement for the Use of Sensitive Materials before restriction expires.

Due to PII, box 10 folder 28, box 12 folder 7, and box 13 folder 24 will be restricted for 75 years after the date of record creation, but users may complete the Agreement for the Use of Sensitive Materials to request access to these materials prior to the expiration of the restriction. Please contact the West Virginia & Regional History Center at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc in advance to request access.

Researchers may access digitized materials by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia & Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

Contact:
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