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The Daily Brief: Former Prince Andrew Arrested Amid Epstein Investigation, LA County Sues Roblox Over Kids' Safety, and more.

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Prince Andrew Arrested in Epstein-Linked Misconduct Investigation

British police have arrested Prince Andrew as part of a misconduct in public office investigation tied to his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Authorities are examining allegations that Andrew may have shared confidential government information while serving as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy. Police say the inquiry is ongoing and no formal charges have been filed. The arrest marks an unprecedented moment for Britain’s modern monarchy.

LA County Sues Roblox Over Alleged Failure to Protect Children

Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against the online gaming platform Roblox, alleging the company failed to protect underage users from grooming, sexually explicit content and exploitation. The complaint claims Roblox prioritized profits over safety and did not implement reasonable safeguards, despite millions of young users on the platform. County officials are seeking civil penalties and court-ordered reforms.

FCC Opens Inquiry Into ABC’s The View After James Talarico Interview

The Federal Communications Commission has launched an inquiry into ABC’s The View following a political interview with Texas candidate James Talarico, examining whether the program complied with equal-time broadcast rules. Regulators are reviewing if the daytime show still qualifies for exemptions typically granted to news programming, a question that has drawn increasing scrutiny from FCC Chair Brendan Carr. The investigation comes as the agency reassesses how political appearances are handled on talk and entertainment programs.

West Valley Jail Death Renews Concerns Over In-Custody Medical Care

The death of Katie Sarah Jackson inside San Bernardino County’s West Valley Jail is drawing renewed scrutiny over medical care and oversight in local detention facilities. Officials say Jackson was found unresponsive after a reported medical emergency, with an autopsy and toxicology results still pending. Her death adds to a growing pattern of in-custody fatalities that advocates say reflect systemic issues, including delayed treatment, limited staffing, and gaps in transparency. Lawmakers and civil rights groups continue pushing for stronger oversight and faster public reporting as families seek answers about how and why detainees die in custody.

Judge Deals Major Blow to “Keffe D” in Tupac Shakur Murder Case

A Nevada judge has denied a defense effort to suppress key evidence against Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only man charged in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors will now be allowed to use material gathered from a 2023 search as the long-delayed case moves closer to trial. Davis, who has pleaded not guilty, is set to return to court in March ahead of a trial currently scheduled for August, keeping one of music history’s most infamous unsolved cases in the spotlight.

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