DoJ appears to ignore New Mexico deadline for key Epstein ranch files
Summary
The New Mexico attorney general, Raúl Torrez, set a July 31 deadline for the US Department of Justice (DoJ) to share unredacted files about abuse at Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. The DoJ has only provided a small number of heavily redacted documents, prompting Torrez to consider legal action.Key Facts
- Raúl Torrez reopened a criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico.
- Torrez requested unredacted files from the DoJ in February and set a July 31 deadline for delivery.
- The DoJ provided only 31 pages, mostly old news clippings and heavily redacted documents.
- No confirmed federal search of the ranch took place, unlike other Epstein properties.
- Torrez warned he might sue if the DoJ did not fully cooperate by the deadline.
- The Southern District of New York (SDNY) initially said it would not cooperate with Torrez’s request.
- Jay Clayton, director designate of national intelligence and former SDNY US attorney, mentioned ongoing talks to resolve disputes over the files.
- Todd Blanche, acting US attorney general, was accused of a "cover-up" but said he is still working with New Mexico officials.
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