Nation Robert F. Kennedy assassin granted parole after 53 years, a move backed by two of RFK’s sons August 27, 2021Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAYComments Off on Robert F. Kennedy assassin granted parole after 53 years, a move backed by two of RFK’s sons Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's assassin, Sirhan Sirhan, granted parole after two of RFK's sons spoke in favor of his release.