20/10/2025 17:37

We have reset date to just after Nov 22nd to end collection of signatures.
Since press releases the signature goal had to keep pace with a huge influx of signers.
We were also unsure about the Government shut down and delays or set backs it might cause the Tadk Force.
Due to overwhelming response the date has been moved back and target has quadrupled.
Many thanks to all whom cared enough to support a decades lobg campaign to get the films from NBC for history sake.


New deadline: 11/23/2025
Signatures at the time of the change: 1,001

16/10/2025 22:53

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2025
Petition Urges Luna Committee to Issue Second, More Precise Request to NBC for Archival Films
A new petition calls on the Luna Committee to issue a second, more targeted request to NBCUniversal for the original in-camera films shot by James Darnell and Dave Weigman, which were referenced in the Committee’s April 2025 letter. Advocates argue that the initial request left critical loopholes which could inadvertently allow NBCUniversal to provide copies that are of no value for study purposes.
The petition, hosted on OpenPetition.org, urges the Committee to clarify that only the in-camera originals—not broadcast copies, dubs, or edited reels—can satisfy the evidentiary and preservation goals of the inquiry. It also calls on the Committee to use any subpoena authority it may possess to compel NBC’s cooperation if necessary.
“These films are not just historical artifacts—they’re primary evidence,” said Ed LeDoux, one of the petition’s authors. “The Committee’s first letter was a good start, but it left NBC room to interpret ‘original’ loosely. We’re asking for a second letter that closes those gaps and asserts the public’s right to access these materials.”
The petition outlines three key requests:
• That the Luna Committee issue a second letter specifying the need for the original camera elements (the in-camera strips) of the Darnell and Weigman films
• That the Committee clarify the archival meaning of “original” to avoid ambiguity
• That the Committee use its subpoena power, if applicable, to compel NBC’s compliance
Supporters argue that the films may contain unexamined frames or context vital to understanding events surrounding the Kennedy assassination and its aftermath. They also emphasize the importance of preserving these materials in their unaltered form for future generations.
The petition is available at OpenPetition.org, where signatories continue to add their voices in support of historical transparency and archival integrity.
Media Contact:
Ed LeDoux
mauihome@yahoo.com
808-451-2310

16/10/2025 14:52

Great news,

So far, the petition has been successful and met it goal of 500. I have now changed the goal to 1000 signatures.
As we reach a 1000 I will send this petition off to Chairwoman Anna Luna and the committee.So please share and find those who haven't seen or read the petition and encourage all to sign this petition.

Mahalo, (Thank you)
Ed

13/10/2025 19:54

Misspelled name corrected from Weigman to Wiegman


New petition description:

On April 8 this year, the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets sent a letter to NBC requesting the Darnell and WeigmanWiegman films. That letter can be viewed here.

It is our view that the letter inadvertently left loopholes that would allow NBC to fulfill the request by providing copies of the films which will be inadequate for the purpose they are being requested.

The problematic phrasing is The Task Force, therefore, requests access to any original video, audio, or photographic evidence ....

Here is the Legal Interpretation of “Access to Original Evidence”• “Access” is a broad term in legal and archival contexts. It typically includes the right to view, study, or analyze the material. It doesn’t necessarily mean physical possession of the original artifact.• “Original” refers to the source material, but requesting access to it often implies the ability to examine it in a usable format—especially if the original is fragile, proprietary, or logistically difficult to handle.

The only usable format here is the original films as handed in on the day by the two cameramen to their employer, but the request made is vague enough in a legal sense for NBC to simply send multigenerational copies on the grounds of alleged fragility of the originals (or possibly even an alleged inability to locate them). The originals are needed to obtain the highest possible resolution scans to identify a person standing on the steps of the Dallas Book Depository at around the time of the shots. This person resembles Oswald and is placed where he said he was, according to the interrogation notes of FBI Agent James Hosty.

NBC has been asked several times over the last 10 years for access to the films for study. They admitted having the films but refused to release them on grounds of preservation - the very thing that scanning would provide.

If the scans show it is Oswald, that means the case must be reopened. If they do not show it, the worst that has happened is that historical footage has been properly preserved.

The names on this petition will be sent along with a letter to the Task Force asking that they make a second request for the films using more precise language.

AddendumTo reiterate - the words "access" and "original" have particular meaning in archival terms. The use of those words in the JFK Act does not guarantee any requested access to the originals need be fulfilled with what WeigmanWiegman and Darnell handed over to NBC. The International Council on Archives states Access means making materials available to users in a usable format, while preserving the integrity of the originals.

For anyone looking to dig further into the context of the meanings in archival terms, here are further resources

lucidea.com/blog/original-order-and-provenancehttps://thisvsthat.io/original-evidence-vs-real-evidencehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rule_1001

From the latter (d) An “original” of a writing or recording means the writing or recording itself or any counterpart intended to have the same effect by the person who executed or issued it. For electronically stored information, “original” means any printout — or other output readable by sight — if it accurately reflects the information. An “original” of a photograph includes the negative or a print from it.

That the JFK Act specifies merely a preference for originals, is itself providing wiggle room not to. What is needed here is that NBC are compelled to provide the in-camera originals, by force of subpoena if necessary.

12/10/2025 21:43

Another typographical error found and fixed.


New petition description:

On April 8 this year, the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets sent a letter to NBC requesting the Darnell and Weigman films. That letter can be viewed here.

It is our view that the letter inadvertently left loopholes that would allow NBC to fulfill the request by providing copies of the films which will be inadequate for the purpose they are being requested.

The problematic phrasing is The Task Force, therefore, requests access to any original video, audio, or photographic evidence ....

Here is the Legal Interpretation of “Access to Original Evidence”• “Access” is a broad term in legal and archival contexts. It typically includes the right to view, study, or analyze the material. It doesn’t necessarily mean physical possession of the original artifact.• “Original” refers to the source material, but requesting access to it often implies the ability to examine it in a usable format—especially if the original is fragile, proprietary, or logistically difficult to handle.

The only usable format here is the original films as handed in on the day by the two cameramen to their employer, but the request made is vague enough in a legal sense for NBC to simply send multigenerational copies on the grounds of alleged fragility of the originals (or possibly even an alleged inability to locate them). The originals are needed to obtain the highest possible resolution scans to identify a person standing on the steps of the Dallas Book Depository at around the time of the shots. This person resembles Oswald and is placed where he said he was, according to the interrogation notes of FBI Agent James Hosty.

NBC has been asked several times over the last 10 years for access to the films for study. They admitted having the films but refused to release them on grounds of preservation - the very thing that scanning would provide.

If the scans show it is Oswald, that means the case must be reopened. If they do not show it, the worst that has happened is that historical footage has been properly preserved.

The names on this petition will be sent along with a letter to the Task Force asking that they make a second request for the films using more precise language.

AddendumTo reiterate - the words "access" and "original" have particular meaning in archival terms. The use of those words in the JFK Act does not guarantee any requested access to the originals need be fulfilled with what what Weigman and Darnell handed over to NBC. The International Council on Archives states Access means making materials available to users in a usable format, while preserving the integrity of the originals.

For anyone looking to dig further into the context of the meanings in archival terms, here are further resources

lucidea.com/blog/original-order-and-provenancehttps://thisvsthat.io/original-evidence-vs-real-evidencehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rule_1001

From the latter (d) An “original” of a writing or recording means the writing or recording itself or any counterpart intended to have the same effect by the person who executed or issued it. For electronically stored information, “original” means any printout — or other output readable by sight — if it accurately reflects the information. An “original” of a photograph includes the negative or a print from it.

That the JFK Act specifies merely a preference for originals, is itself providing wiggle room not to. What is needed here is that NBC are compelled to provide the in-camera originals, by force of subpoena if necessary.

12/10/2025 21:39

again, fixing another typographical error in the additional material added previously.


New petition description:

On April 8 this year, the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets sent a letter to NBC requesting the Darnell and Weigman films. That letter can be viewed here.

It is our view that the letter inadvertently left loopholes that would allow NBC to fulfill the request by providing copies of the films which will be inadequate for the purpose they are being requested.

The problematic phrasing is The Task Force, therefore, requests access to any original video, audio, or photographic evidence ....

Here is the Legal Interpretation of “Access to Original Evidence”• “Access” is a broad term in legal and archival contexts. It typically includes the right to view, study, or analyze the material. It doesn’t necessarily mean physical possession of the original artifact.• “Original” refers to the source material, but requesting access to it often implies the ability to examine it in a usable format—especially if the original is fragile, proprietary, or logistically difficult to handle.

The only usable format here is the original films as handed in on the day by the two cameramen to their employer, but the request made is vague enough in a legal sense for NBC to simply send multigenerational copies on the grounds of alleged fragility of the originals (or possibly even an alleged inability to locate them). The originals are needed to obtain the highest possible resolution scans to identify a person standing on the steps of the Dallas Book Depository at around the time of the shots. This person resembles Oswald and is placed where he said he was, according to the interrogation notes of FBI Agent James Hosty.

NBC has been asked several times over the last 10 years for access to the films for study. They admitted having the films but refused to release them on grounds of preservation - the very thing that scanning would provide.

If the scans show it is Oswald, that means the case must be reopened. If they do not show it, the worst that has happened is that historical footage has been properly preserved.

The names on this petition will be sent along with a letter to the Task Force asking that they make a second request for the films using more precise language.

AddendumTo reiterate - the words "access" and "original" have particular meaning in archival terms. The use of those words in the JFK Act does not guarantee any requested access to the originals need be fulfilled with what what Weigman and Darnell handed over to NBC. The International Council on Archives states Access means making materials available to users in a usable format, while preserving the integrity of the originals.

For anyone looking to dig further into the context of the meanings in archival terms, here are further resources

lucidea.com/blog/original-order-and-provenancehttps://thisvsthat.io/original-evidence-vs-real-evidencehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rule_1001

From the latter (d) An “original” of a writing or recording means the writing or recording itself or any counterpart intended to have the same effect by the person who executed or issued it. For electronically stored information, “original” means any printout — or other output readable by sight — if it accurately reflects the information. An “original” of a photograph includes the negative or a print from it.

That the JFK Act specifies a merely a preference for originals, is itself providing wiggle room not to. What is needed here is that NBC are compelled to provide the in-camera originals, by force of subpoena if necessary.

12/10/2025 21:35

Changes made to fix missed typos, and to provide further clarification and source material on the archival and legal significance (and loopholes provided by) the terminology used in the Task Force Committee request. There is clear need for more legal force to be used.


New petition description:

On April 8 this year, the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets sent a letter to NBC requesting the Darnell and Weigman films. That letter can be viewed here.

It is our view that the letter inadvertently left loopholes that would allow NBC to fulfill the request by providing copies of the films which will be inadequate for the purpose they are being requested.

The problematic phrasing is The Task Force, therefore, requests access to any original video, audio, or photographic evidence ....

Here is the Legal Interpretation of “Access to Original Evidence”• “Access” is a broad term in legal and archival contexts. It typically includes the right to view, study, or analyze the material. It doesn’t necessarily mean physical possession of the original artifact.• “Original” refers to the source material, but requesting access to it often implies the ability to examine it in a usable format—especially if the original is fragile, proprietary, or logistically difficult to handle.

The only usable format here is the original films as handed in on the day by the two cameramen to their employer, but the request made is vague enough in a legal sense for NBC to simply send multigenerational copies on the grounds of alleged fragility of the originals (or possibly even an alleged inability to locate them). The originals are needed to obtain the highest possible resolution scans to identify a person standing on the steps of the Dallas Book Depository at around the time of the shots. This person resembles Oswald and is placed where he said he was, according to the interrogation notes of FBI Agent James Hosty.

NBC has been asked several times over the last 10 years for access to the films for study. They admitted having the films but refused to release them on grounds of preservation - the very thing that scanning would provide.

If the scans show it is Oswald, that means the case must be reopened. If they do not show it, the worst that has happened is that historical footage has been properly preserved.

The names on this petition will be sent along with a letter to the Task Force asking that they make a second request for the films using more precise language.

AddendumTo reiterate - the words "access" and "original" have particular meaning in archival terms. The use of those words in the JFK Act does not guarantee any requested access to the originals need be fulfilled with what what Weigman and Darnell handed over to NBC. The International Council on Archives states Access means making materials available to users in a usable format, while preserving the integrity of the originals.

For anyone looking to dig further into the context of the meanings in archival terms, here are further resources

lucidea.com/blog/original-order-and-provenancehttps://thisvsthat.io/original-evidence-vs-real-evidencelucidea.com/blog/original-order-and-provenancehttps://thisvsthat.io/original-evidence-vs-real-evidencehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rule_1001

From the latter (d) An “original” of a writing or recording means the writing or recording itself or any counterpart intended to have the same effect by the person who executed or issued it. For electronically stored information, “original” means any printout — or other output readable by sight — if it accurately reflects the information. An “original” of a photograph includes the negative or a print from it.

That the JFK Act specifies a merely a preference for originals, is itself providing wiggle room not to. What is needed here is that NBC are compelled to provide the in-camera originals, by force of subpoena if necessary.

12/10/2025 21:34

Changes made to fix missed typos, and to provide further clarification and source material on the archival and legal significance (and loopholes provided by) the terminology used in the Task Force Committee request. There is clear need for more legal force to be used.


New petition description:

On April 8 this year, the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets sent a letter to NBC requesting the Darnell and Weigman films. That letter can be viewed here.

It is our view that the letter inadvertently left loopholes that would allow NBC to fulfill the request by providing copies of the films which will be inadequate for the purpose they are being requested.

The problematic phrasing is The Task Force, therefore, requests access to any original video, audio, or photographic evidence ....

Here is the Legal Interpretation of “Access to Original Evidence”• “Access” is a broad term in legal and archival contexts. It typically includes the right to view, study, or analyze the material. It doesn’t necessarily mean physical possession of the original artifact.• “Original” refers to the source material, but requesting access to it often implies the ability to examine it in a usable format—especially if the original is fragile, proprietary, or logistically difficult to handle.

The only usable format here is the original films as handed in on the day by the two cameramen to their employer, but the request made is vague enough in a legal sense for NBC to simply send multigenerational copies on the grounds of alleged fragility of the originals (or possibly even an alleged inability to locate them). The originals are needed to obtain the highest possible resolution scans to identify a person standing on the steps of the Dallas Book Depository at around the time of the shots. This person resembles Oswald and is placed where he said he was, according to the interrogation notes of FBI Agent James Hosty.

NBC has been asked several times over the last 10 years for access to the films for study. They admitted having the films but refused to release them on grounds of preservation - the very thing that scanning would provide.

If the scans show it is Oswald, that means the case must be reopened. If they do not show it, the worst that has happened is that historical footage has been properly preserved.

The names on this petition will be sent along with a letter to the Task Force asking that they make a second request for the films using more precise language.

AddendumTo reiterate - the words "access" and "original" have particular meaning in archival terms. The use of those words in the JFK Act does not guarantee any requested access to the originals need be fulfilled with what what Weigman and Darnell handed over to NBC. The International Council on Archives states Access means making materials available to users in a usable format, while preserving the integrity of the originals.

For anyone looking to dig further into the context of the meanings in archival terms, here are further resources

lucidea.com/blog/original-order-and-provenancelucidea.com/blog/original-order-and-provenancehttps://thisvsthat.io/original-evidence-vs-real-evidence

From the latter (d) An “original” of a writing or recording means the writing or recording itself or any counterpart intended to have the same effect by the person who executed or issued it. For electronically stored information, “original” means any printout — or other output readable by sight — if it accurately reflects the information. An “original” of a photograph includes the negative or a print from it.

That the JFK Act specifies a merely a preference for originals, is itself providing wiggle room not to. What is needed here is that NBC are compelled to provide the in-camera originals, by force of subpoena if necessary.