New Mexico’s Attorney General has filed suit against the U.S. Department of Justice, claiming federal authorities are obstructing the state’s investigation into financier Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged crimes. Attorney General Raul Torrez contends that the Justice Department is refusing to provide unredacted documents that could prove essential to uncovering victims, witnesses, and additional criminal activity linked to Epstein’s Zorro Ranch property in the state.
The legal action reflects mounting frustration between Torrez and the Trump administration. The state official previously submitted a complaint in July, noting that despite promises of cooperation, federal authorities had failed to release the necessary records. The Justice Department maintains that privacy laws prevent it from sharing unredacted materials from its Epstein investigation with state officials.
The dispute centers on Epstein’s sprawling New Mexico ranch, which he owned from 1993 until his 2019 death. Survivors have long alleged the property was a site of criminal activity connected to Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation. New Mexico initially launched its own investigation in 2019 but was asked to stand down by federal authorities. The property has since been sold, raising concerns about lost evidence.
The case has attracted renewed attention following allegations that Epstein’s activities involved numerous victims. Federal law enforcement never searched the ranch nor seized related properties, according to the lawsuit, leaving questions about the thoroughness of the investigation unanswered.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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