NewsWPLG Local 10August 6, 2026Miami-Dade
New Mexico Attorney General sues U.S. Department of Justice over Epstein ranch investigation access
New Mexico's attorney general filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and attorney Todd Blanche, alleging federal officials are obstructing a state-led investigation into sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein's former ranch. The state claims this interference prevents them from accessing necessary information regarding criminal activity at the Santa Fe-area property.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The determines whether state authorities have the legal right to access federal evidence and records concerning criminal investigations conducted on private property previously owned by Jeffrey Epstein.
Key Facts
- The New Mexico Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday.
- The lawsuit names attorney Todd Blanche as a defendant.
- The state alleges federal officials are blocking an investigation into sex crimes.
- The investigation centers on Jeffrey Epstein's former ranch located near Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Who's Mentioned
locationSanta Fe“The area near where the ranch is located.”organizationU.S. Department of Justice“The federal agency being sued for allegedly blocking the investigation.”locationNew Mexico“The state initiating the lawsuit.”personTodd Blanche“An attorney named as a defendant in the lawsuit.”personJeffrey Epstein“The deceased financier whose former ranch is the subject of the investigation.”