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Federal Order Halts NM Epstein Ranch Probe, Sparks Corruption Concerns

6/10/2026

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A federal directive halted the New Mexico probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch after Hector Balderas was told to stand down after a Southern District of New York call.
Mike Nellis called the order disgusting and said it showed President Donald Trump’s administration’s refusal to release Epstein files.
Todd Blanche, the attorney general slated to become U.S. Attorney General, is described as President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, raising corruption concerns.

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A federal directive halted the New Mexico probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch after Hector Balderas was told to stand down after a Southern District of New York call.
Mike Nellis called the order disgusting and said it showed President Donald Trump’s administration’s refusal to release Epstein files.
Todd Blanche, the attorney general slated to become U.S. Attorney General, is described as President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, raising corruption concerns.