The state of New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging they obstructed efforts to investigate sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch in Stanley, according to reports.
The lawsuit, reported by a single source, centers on allegations that the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche actively prevented state investigators from pursuing sex crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in Stanley, New Mexico. The Zioneer has previously reported on the broader investigation into Epstein's New Mexico activities, including the issuance of subpoenas to financial institutions by state authorities in June. The legal action represents an escalation in the state's efforts to hold federal officials accountable for what it claims is obstruction of a criminal probe.
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