Summary
New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued the U.S. Department of Justice, accusing it of blocking the state’s investigation into sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch near Santa Fe. The lawsuit claims the department and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche have stonewalled the investigation, harming victims and undermining public interest. The Justice Department responded, citing concerns about protecting victim privacy.
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The announcement sounds familiar.
The Justice Department is accused of withholding information, while citing concerns about protecting victim privacy. New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez claims the department is “stonewalling” the investigation. The lawsuit seeks judicial intervention to force the federal government to turn over materials to New Mexico’s investigators. Todd Blanche, the Acting Attorney General, is accused of hiding information about Epstein and his co-conspirators.
The situation sounds like a familiar dance between state and federal authorities, with the Justice Department citing concerns about victim privacy, while New Mexico’s Attorney General claims the department is obstructing the investigation.
Author: Evan Null
