New Mexico accuses US Justice Department of impeding Epstein investigation
Summary
New Mexico’s Attorney General Raul Torrez says the U.S. Justice Department is slowing down the state’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s activities on his New Mexico ranch. Torrez sent a letter accusing the federal government of not sharing key records, delaying the case for over 130 days.Key Facts
- New Mexico reopened its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein in February after federal files were released.
- Epstein owned a large ranch in New Mexico called the Zorro Ranch, where he allegedly committed crimes.
- The U.S. Justice Department has not shared requested records with New Mexico’s Attorney General despite promises.
- Raul Torrez is continuing the investigation started by his predecessor Hector Balderas.
- The investigation into Epstein’s sex trafficking activities has faced delays due to lack of federal cooperation.
- Epstein was convicted in 2008 for soliciting a minor and died in jail in 2019 awaiting a new trial.
- President Donald Trump signed a law requiring the Justice Department to release Epstein-related files, but many documents remain heavily redacted.
- Some critics suspect Trump’s administration has not been fully open about Epstein because of past social ties, which Trump denies.
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