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New Mexico Revives Epstein Investigation Amid Congressional Testimonies

3/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez reopened Epstein's Zorro Ranch investigation, citing new FBI files.
The House formed a truth-finding commission to examine Epstein's activities, but cannot pursue criminal inquiries.
Former New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas urged federal prosecutors to seize the ranch to preserve trafficking evidence.
Former President William Jefferson Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will testify before Congress and deny wrongdoing.

History

Historical Context

Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 plea deal, which resulted in a mere 13-month sentence for sex offenses, ignited public outrage and scrutiny of the U.S. Department of Justice. Following his death in 2019, investigations into his trafficking network intensified, leading to New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez reopening the Zorro Ranch case in 2023, highlighting ongoing efforts for accountability and potential legal reforms.

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Story summary

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez reopened Epstein's Zorro Ranch investigation, citing new FBI files.
The House formed a truth-finding commission to examine Epstein's activities, but cannot pursue criminal inquiries.
Former New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas urged federal prosecutors to seize the ranch to preserve trafficking evidence.
Former President William Jefferson Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will testify before Congress and deny wrongdoing.

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