
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Howard Hunt & the JFK Assassination
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Nov 14, 2025 Dive into the intriguing theories surrounding JFK's assassination and the controversial figure, E. Howard Hunt. Explore CIA involvement and motives linked to political tensions, including the Bay of Pigs fiasco. Hear about the dramatic 1985 libel trial that exposed Hunt's dubious credibility, including his admissions about forging documents to frame Kennedy. Uncover details about his connections to Watergate and the unsolved mysteries that shroud that fateful day in Dallas. Get ready for a captivating mix of history and courtroom drama!
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CIA Anger After Bay Of Pigs
- Tensions over the Bay of Pigs created deep animosity between JFK and many CIA officers. This animosity is a central motive cited for theorized CIA involvement in Kennedy's assassination.
From Anti-Castro Ops To Watergate
- E. Howard Hunt and Frank Sturgis later became infamous for the Watergate break-ins. Their prior work with Cuban exiles tied them to both anti-Castro operations and the Nixon-era Plumbers.
Marchetti Article Sparked The Lawsuit
- Victor Marchetti's Spotlight piece claimed the CIA would 'limited hangout' Hunt in HSCA hearings. That article triggered Hunt's libel suit and the 1985 courtroom revelations.








After President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, theories abounded and some accused CIA agent E. Howard Hunt. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the 1985 lawsuit by Hunt against some of his accusers and what was revealed in the courtroom about the CIA's possible role.