New Mexico reopens criminal inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch
The initial investigation was closed in 2019 but prosecutors say that new revelations "warrant further examination".
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Notable Quotes
"will take a broad and comprehensive look at the Zorro Ranch."
— Raúl Torrez , Politician
"We are learning that there may have been reports to the FBI, back in 2019 or prior to, of bodies being buried, of folks being trafficked."
— Andrea Romero , Politician
"In Zorro Ranch, it was very isolated, very beautiful landscape. We have heard very disturbing reports of some of the activity going on there."
— Teresa Leger Fernandez , Politician
"revelations outlined in the previously sealed FBI files warrant further examination."
— Raúl Torrez , Politician
"talks about launching a bipartisan truth commission into activity at a secluded desert ranch where financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests."
— Andrea Romero , Politician
"The crimes that were reported to federal and state authorities were never fully investigated."
— Melanie Stansbury , Politician
"revelations outlined in the previously sealed FBI files warrant further examination"
— Raul Torrez , Politician
"revelations outlined in the previously sealed FBI files warrant further examination"
— Raúl Torrez , Politician
Key People
A Republican representative in New Mexico.
A state legislator from Santa Fe serving on the Epstein truth commission.
Former prince with links to Jeffrey Epstein.
A Republican representative in New Mexico.
Former Texas state Senator who purchased Zorro Ranch from the Epstein estate.
A candidate for mayor of Albuquerque.
Former New Mexico Attorney General.
Hillary Clinton is a former U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate.
Les Wexner is a billionaire retail mogul, founder of L Brands.
A Democrat representative in New Mexico.
A Democrat State Representative from New Mexico.
Raul Torrez is the Attorney General of New Mexico.
The New Mexico Attorney General overseeing the reopened investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch.
A Congresswoman from New Mexico discussing the alleged activities at Zorro Ranch.
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The initial investigation was closed in 2019 but prosecutors say that new revelations "warrant further examination".
New Mexico's Attorney General Raúl Torrez has reopened an investigation into alleged illegal activities at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch, citing new revelations from unsealed FBI files.
New Mexico lawmakers have launched a $2.5 million bipartisan investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, focusing on allegations of sex trafficking and abuse.
New Mexico lawmakers have initiated a comprehensive investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, following allegations of sex trafficking and abuse at the property near Santa Fe.
New Mexico's attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch, citing new information from the U.S. Department of Justice.
New Mexico’s attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch, citing new revelations from unsealed FBI files.
A bipartisan panel of New Mexico state legislators has initiated a 'truth commission' to investigate potential sexual abuse and trafficking activities at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch.
New Mexico has reopened an investigation into possible illegal activity at a ranch formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein, following new information revealed in documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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