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Raúl Torrez Sues Department of Justice Over Alleged Stonewalling of New Mexico Epstein Ranch Investigation

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice and acting attorney general Todd Blanche on Wednesday, accusing the federal government of "stonewalling" the state's criminal investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit alleges that the administration's refusal to provide unredacted files regarding the Zorro Ranch—a site where Epstein allegedly conducted extensive sex trafficking—actively harms victims and undermines the public interest. While the administration announced the release of millions of files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, critics and survivors have complained about heavy redactions and a lack of cooperation from federal prosecutors. Torrez argues that the federal government's inaction prevents the state from holding Epstein's co-conspirators accountable. The lawsuit seeks judicial intervention to force the department to comply with transparency laws and provide the necessary evidence to advance the state's probe. The investigation also seeks to address unconfirmed allegations, such as the possibility of two girls being buried at the ranch, and to establish a complete chronology of the facts surrounding the Epstein case.

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