Report of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy

Oswald Russia and Mexico City Statements

Agent Hosty asked Oswald if he had been in Russia, and Oswald replied that he had been in Russia for three years. When asked if he had written to the Russian Embassy, Oswald confirmed he had. Oswald became very upset and arrogant with Hosty during questioning, accusing him of accosting his wife two different times, and would hit his fist on the desk when Hosty attempted to talk to him. Oswald explained that Hosty had mistreated his wife when talking with her. Hosty also asked Oswald if he had been to Mexico City, which Oswald denied. Oswald stated he spoke Russian, corresponded with people in Russia, and received newspapers from Russia.

Tippit Murder Showup and Arraignment

Interviews on November 22 were interrupted by showups where witnesses identified Oswald positively as the man who killed Officer Tippit. Showups were held at 4:35 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:55 pm. At 7:05 pm, Fritz signed a complaint before Bill Alexander of the District Attorney’s office, charging Oswald with the Tippit murder. At 7:10 pm, Tippit was arraigned before Judge Johnston. After reviewing all the evidence pertaining to the killing of President Kennedy before District Attorney Henry Wade, his assistant Bill Alexander, and Jim Allen, former First Assistant District Attorney of Dallas County, Fritz signed a complaint charging Oswald with the murder of President Kennedy at 11:26 pm. Oswald was arraigned before Judge David Johnston at 1:35 am on November 23, 1963, and was placed in jail about 12:00 midnight, then brought from jail for arraignment at 1:36 am.