11/14/97 - 1214

Prominent Forensic Lab to Analyze "Poison Tapes"

USA (VNN) - Tensions are running high in the Vaishnava community worldwide as the news of the newly discovered audio clips is spreading. The Independent Vaishnava Council is calling for calm and wants to remind everyone, that no one has been accused of anything at this point, in what could turn out to be the most trying times for many devotees.

As the Vaishnava community worldwide tries to cope with the horrendous possibilities, many Vaishnavas in different parts of the world are listening to the tape segments, trying to make out what is being whispered. Different new interpretations are being generated from different sources.

The tapes have been sent to the NATIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO FORENSIC LABORATORY. This lab has also analyzed the famous Atlanta Olympic bombing suspect 911 telephone call (8/1/96) and is considered one of the prominent forensic labs in the country. Norman I. Perle, B.C.F.E., F.A.C.F.E. is a Board Certified Forensic Examiner, Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners, Nationally Certified Expert-American Board of Recorded Evidence.

Everyone is anxiously awaiting the results from the professional analysis which should be available in a matter of days.

Information needed for the Investigation:

• Any devotee with knowledge of who was involved in tape recording conversations in Srila Prabhupada's room in late 1977 in Vrindavan, India. Please mail to these addresses.