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New Mexico sues DOJ over Epstein ranch investigation obstruction

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New Mexico's Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, accusing it of obstructing his investigation into sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein's ranch. The lawsuit claims that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the DOJ have refused to share crucial information, hindering efforts to hold Epstein's associates accountable and provide justice to survivors. Despite promises of cooperation, Torrez states his office has faced consistent resistance and denial of requests for information, which he believes could be provided by Blanche with a simple directive. AI

RANK_REASON Lawsuit filed by a state AG against a federal department regarding an ongoing high-profile investigation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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New Mexico sues DOJ over Epstein ranch investigation obstruction

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Savannah Peters, The Associated Press ·

    New Mexico AG accuses Todd Blanche of sitting on the names of more Epstein victims

    AG Raúl Torrez says the DOJ ignored 10 separate requests for Zorro Ranch files — and could unseal them "with a stroke of a pen."

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