Protective Custody

Pressure is building for the US government to release the files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender who died in custody in 2019. Supporters across the political spectrum are demanding full disclosure of records naming associates and contacts, arguing the public deserves transparency about the scope of his network and who may have been protected.

A high court has laid down safeguards that police stations must follow when CCTV cameras at their premises are non-functional, addressing concerns about gaps in custody monitoring. The ruling responds to long-standing Supreme Court directives requiring surveillance in police stations to protect detainees and ensure accountability. The order clarifies the obligations of authorities when equipment fails.