CIA and UFO witness silence

Summary

The CIA investigated whether its agents had ordered witnesses of unidentified flying objects to remain silent. In a letter from March 1953, it asked to confirm if there were cases where CIA agents had prohibited UFO witnesses from sharing information. A specific case is mentioned where a witness was interrogated by the CIA and warned not to speak publicly. The letter seeks to clarify whether such orders were legal or violated security protocols.

The official response, given years later, clarified that there was no evidence the CIA had ordered witnesses to remain silent about UFO sightings. It emphasized that no laws or authorities justified such censorship, and witnesses were not involved in activities affecting national security. Although the original letter reflected concerns about transparency, the CIA denied any interference in UFO sighting reports.