New Mexico AG sues DOJ for unredacted Epstein files

WorldPolitics
6 Aug 2026 • 1:46 AM MYT
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New Mexico AG sues DOJ for unredacted Epstein files

  • New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department, seeking "complete and unredacted access" to files from investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Torrez alleges that the Justice Department is obstructing New Mexico's criminal probe into alleged crimes at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch in Santa Fe County.
  • The Attorney General's office claims the Justice Department has ignored at least 10 requests for these critical documents, which are referenced thousands of times in the Epstein files.
  • Torrez stated that the delay is "actively hurting" the state's criminal investigation and impeding justice for Epstein survivors.
  • New Mexico's investigation into Zorro Ranch began in February, aiming to identify victims, witnesses, and the full scope of Epstein's alleged crimes in the state.

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