DoJ appears to ignore New Mexico deadline for key Epstein ranch files
The US Department of Justice has appeared to ignore a deadline set by the New Mexico attorney general to share information about the abuse of girls at a remote ranch formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein. The attorney general's office had asked for unredacted files after reopening a dormant criminal investigation into activities at the Zorro ranch. The deadline passed without a response from the justice department, prompting the attorney general to consider pursuing legal action.
- ▪The New Mexico attorney general's office had set a 31 July deadline for the Department of Justice to share relevant records about the abuse of girls at the Zorro ranch.
- ▪The justice department did not respond to a request for comment as the deadline approached, despite promises of cooperation from acting officials.
- ▪The attorney general's office has threatened to pursue all available legal remedies if the deadline is not met, including a potential lawsuit.
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The Zorro ranch, formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein, in this July 2019 picture. Photograph: Drone Base/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe Zorro ranch, formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein, in this July 2019 picture. Photograph: Drone Base/ReutersJeffrey EpsteinDoJ appears to ignore New Mexico deadline for key Epstein ranch files State attorney general set 31 July deadline for documents relating to abuse of girls at Epstein-owned Zorro ranchRichard LuscombeSat 1 Aug 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 1 Aug 2026 06.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US Department of Justice (DoJ) appeared to ignore a Friday deadline set by Raúl Torrez, the attorney general of New Mexico, to share information about the abuse of girls at a remote ranch formerly owned by the disgraced financier and sex…
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