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New Mexico Truth Commission Issues Subpoenas to Probe Jeffrey Epstein Ranch
6/2/2026, 10:19:39 PM
Commission Launches Subpoena Drive to Probe Epstein Ranch
A bipartisan New Mexico Truth Commission will issue subpoenas this week to 14 entities, including the U.S. Justice Department, FBI, state and local law-enforcement agencies, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and the Santa Fe Institute. The commission aims to build a record, identify responsible parties, and refer prosecutable evidence to authorities.
Background: Epstein Ranch and Prior Probes
Jeffrey Epstein bought a 10,000-acre ranch outside Santa Fe in 1993, visited it regularly, and allegedly groomed or abused at least ten women—half teenagers—there beginning in the mid-1990s. No law-enforcement search occurred until 2024. Earlier actions include a 2008 Florida plea deal that limited jail time, a 2019 New York federal probe after a Miami Herald exposé, and a 2024 Justice Department release of documents that introduced an unverified claim that two bodies were buried on the property.
Key Figures and Targeted Entities
Commission members are Rep. Andrea Reeb (R) and Rep. Marianna Anaya (D). Survivor Rachel Benavidez testified to abuse while working as a massage therapist; the family of Virginia Giuffre also gave statements. Subpoenas target the state Justice Department, the U.S. Justice Department, FBI, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and the Santa Fe Institute.
Official Statements & Responses
Commission members emphasized a survivor-centered approach and said they will recommend changes to state law to close investigative gaps. Rep. Andrea Reeb stated the commission will name what happened and who was responsible, pledging evidentiary regard for survivors. Rep. Marianna Anaya said the inquiry will examine sex trafficking, financial crimes, and possible medical and scientific crimes.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We will name what happened, we will name who was responsible, and we will do so with the evidentiary regard that survivors deserve and that the law requires.” — Rep. Andrea Reeb, State Representative
- “We know Jeffrey Epstein could not have acted alone,” — Rachel Benavidez, Survivor
- “The tentacles of this evil network extend across academia, science, medicine, politics, finance and government.” — Rachel Benavidez, Survivor
- “They will look into not only sex trafficking and financial crime allegations but also possible “medical and scientific crimes,” said state Rep.” — Rep. Marianna Anaya, State Representative
Impact and Next Steps
The commission aims to create a public record that could trigger criminal referrals and to propose legislative reforms addressing gaps that previously hindered prosecution. Survivors’ testimonies will guide the inquiry, and the subpoena process will continue through the coming months.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The Justice Department’s release includes an unverified allegation of two bodies buried on the ranch, a claim not corroborated by other evidence. Rep. Anaya’s reference to “medical and scientific crimes” lacks definition, leaving the investigation’s scope unclear.
