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What Happened at Epstein's Zorro Ranch? 5 Questions Still Unanswered

What Happened at Epstein's Zorro Ranch? 5 Questions Still Unanswered

Summary

New Mexico sued the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for not cooperating with its investigation into crimes at Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch. The state wants the DOJ to provide full records that might help find victims and witnesses, but the DOJ says some documents cannot be shared due to court orders protecting victims.

Key Facts

  • New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez says the DOJ is blocking the state’s investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.
  • The lawsuit demands the DOJ turn over unredacted records related to Epstein and the ranch.
  • The DOJ claims court orders prevent releasing some victim information.
  • New Mexico police conducted the first search of Zorro Ranch in March 2024.
  • The state delayed its investigation in 2019 to let federal investigators work first.
  • The FBI visited the ranch in 2007 and interviewed the property manager about Epstein’s activities.
  • Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein’s crimes.
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