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New Mexico attorney general accuses Justice Department of hindering Epstein probe

New Mexico attorney general accuses Justice Department of hindering Epstein probe

Summary

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez says the U.S. Justice Department is not cooperating with his ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told senators he will look into any new information about Epstein.

Key Facts

  • Raúl Torrez is the Attorney General of New Mexico.
  • Torrez claims the Justice Department is blocking his current investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Todd Blanche is the Acting U.S. Attorney General.
  • Blanche said during his confirmation hearing that the Justice Department will investigate new leads about Epstein.
  • Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
  • The conflict concerns cooperation between state and federal officials on the investigation.
  • Torrez spoke about this issue on the show "The Takeout."
  • The article was reported by CBS News.
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