New Mexico Department of Justice
Coverage of New Mexico Department of Justice in the Nexus archive.
- New Mexico rips feds for stonewalling probe into Epstein ranch
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly stonewalling the state’s criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s conduct at his Zorro Ranch. The state claims the DOJ violated a 2019 agreement to allow access to evidence and witnesses, while the DOJ defended its actions as necessary to protect victim privacy.
- First on Scripps News: New Mexico files lawsuit accusing DOJ of withholding Epstein records
The New Mexico Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, accusing it of withholding records related to Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the Zorro Ranch. The state argues the DOJ's refusal is unfounded, while the DOJ claims the requests are overly broad and cites privacy and ongoing investigations. The lawsuit also involves past disputes, including then-Attorney General Hector Balderas' 2019 investigation deferring to federal authorities.