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

CHAPTER V. DETENTION AND DEATH OF OSWALD 196

Treatment of Oswald in Custody 196 Chronology 198 Interrogation Sessions 199 Oswald’s Legal Rights 200 Activity of Newsmen 201 On the Third Floor 201 Oswald and the Press 206 The Abortive Transfer 208 Possible Assistance to Jack Ruby in Entering the Basement 216 Adequacy of Security Precautions 225 News Coverage and Police Policy 231 Responsibility of News Media 240