Summary
Prosecutors in New Mexico began searching Jeffrey Epstein's former ranch due to concerns about past sexual abuse and trafficking activities. The search follows a reopened investigation into the ranch, supported by new information from FBI files. The current ranch owners are cooperating with the investigation.
Key Facts
- New Mexico state investigators are searching Jeffrey Epstein's former ranch.
- The investigation focuses on allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking of young women.
- Epstein bought the ranch in 1993 and sold it in 2023, with proceeds going to creditors.
- The current owners of the ranch are cooperating with state authorities.
- New Mexico's Attorney General, Raúl Torrez, reopened the investigation last month.
- The initial investigation was closed in 2019 at the request of federal prosecutors.
- Epstein died in 2019 while in jail on similar charges in New York.
- A new state commission will also review past activities at the ranch.
