Now, the latest info is that Epstein was not be supervised because the guards had to do too much overtime. Also, his cell mate had been removed. Also, the warden and the psychologist probably approved lifting of the suicide watch. See the link below and read the comments.
Conspiracy? LOL !!! /sarcasm
My biggest frustration over this mess is the idea that “Direct Observation” of this inmate was necessary —. Especially given the fact that the overtime and extra staff requirement would simply be included as part of his “court costs” easily justified Adminstrative cost regardless of whether he was an imminent threat of self harm. Why would a person paying high $ attorney fees be concerned about $25/hr overtime cost of a direct observation officer 24/7
. Standard procedures for Direct Observation exist primarily to PROTECT the integrity of the Justice System — not to protect the inmate from Self Harm (though it does accomplish that as well)
Epstein should have been in 24/7 direct observation —. Not for “suicide prevention” but because IF he was to successfully kill himself or is killed by ANY means the INTEGRITY of our entire Justice System suffers irreparable harm. Even IF a psychologist deems him to NOT be suicidal he should be on Direct Observation for “Adminstrative Reasons” — period
This death has dealt an irreparable blow to our criminal justice system period.