New Mexico Sues US Department of Justice Over Epstein Investigation
New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice for not providing information about Jeffrey Epstein's activities at a ranch in the state. The lawsuit was filed by Attorney General Raúl Torrez after the justice department appeared to miss a deadline to share key files.
New Mexico filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice on Wednesday. The lawsuit claims the department is 'stonewalling' its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's activities at a remote ranch in the state.
Raúl Torrez, the New Mexico attorney general, had asked the justice department to share information about the alleged abuse of girls and young women at Epstein's Zorro ranch by July 31. The ranch is located about 30 miles south of Santa Fe.
The lawsuit was filed after the justice department appeared to ignore the deadline. Torrez had said he was considering legal action if the department did not provide the information.
The investigation is focused on Epstein's activities at the Zorro ranch. Epstein was a financier and sex offender who died in 2019.
The lawsuit names the US Department of Justice and acting attorney general Todd Blanche as defendants.
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What is the lawsuit about?
The lawsuit is about the US Department of Justice not providing information to New Mexico about Jeffrey Epstein's activities at a ranch in the state. The state is investigating alleged abuse of girls and young women at the ranch.
Who filed the lawsuit?
The lawsuit was filed by Raúl Torrez, the attorney general of New Mexico. He had asked the justice department to share information about Epstein's activities by July 31.
What is the Zorro ranch?
The Zorro ranch is a remote ranch in New Mexico where Jeffrey Epstein allegedly abused girls and young women. It is located about 30 miles south of Santa Fe.
Why did the justice department miss the deadline?
The reason for the justice department missing the deadline is not specified in the available information. The department's actions are described as 'stonewalling' the investigation.
What happens next in the case?
The next steps in the case will depend on the court's response to the lawsuit. The US Department of Justice may be required to provide the requested information or explain why it is not doing so.
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