July 9 (Reuters) – New Mexico’s top law enforcement official on Thursday accused the U.S. Department of Justice of hindering the state’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein by withholding unredacted files on the late sex offender.
The Democratic-run state re-opened an investigation in February into activities at Epstein’s former ranch south of state capital Santa Fe, where he is accused of abusing women and girls for nearly three decades.
Nearly five months into the investigation, New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez has yet to announce any results.
Political pressure to release U.S. Department of Justice files on Epstein has dogged President Donald Trump during his second term. He has suggested the country move on from investigating the late financier’s crimes.
In a June 30 letter, opens new tab to Acting U.S. Attorney Todd Blanche, Torrez said the Justice Department had failed to respond to a state request in February for unredacted files containing names of Epstein survivors, witnesses, co-conspirators, and other individuals essential to the New Mexico probe.
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