11/27/97 - 1289

Perle Forensic Lab Test Completed

USA (VNN) - The much anticipated forensic audio lab test conducted by the National Audio Video Forensic Laboratory Norman I. Perle, of the whispers found on the audio tapes (see also VNN story #1206) has been completed. Balavanta prabhu, who was asked by the GBC executive committee to conduct the investigation for ISKCON received the report yesterday. The report has not been made public or released to VNN. Balavanta das had previously confirmed to VNN that the report will be made public as soon as possible.

The Independent Vaishnava Council is asking for anyone who has knowledge regarding the tape recordings done in Srila Prabhupada's room in November 1977 to contact them.