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DOJ Misses Zorro Ranch Records Deadline, Torrez Threatens Lawsuit

8/2/2026

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Raúl Torrez gave the DOJ a July 31 deadline for unredacted Zorro Ranch abuse records.
The DOJ missed the deadline, sending only 31 redacted pages that Torrez called mostly old news clippings.
Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton pledged cooperation, while the Southern District of New York refused and seeks an accommodation.
Torrez warned that lack of access delays justice for survivors and said he will pursue legal remedies, including a lawsuit.

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Story summary

Raúl Torrez gave the DOJ a July 31 deadline for unredacted Zorro Ranch abuse records.
The DOJ missed the deadline, sending only 31 redacted pages that Torrez called mostly old news clippings.
Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton pledged cooperation, while the Southern District of New York refused and seeks an accommodation.
Torrez warned that lack of access delays justice for survivors and said he will pursue legal remedies, including a lawsuit.