Hector Balderas

The New Mexico Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, accusing it of withholding records related to Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the Zorro Ranch. The state argues the DOJ's refusal is unfounded, while the DOJ claims the requests are overly broad and cites privacy and ongoing investigations. The lawsuit also involves past disputes, including then-Attorney General Hector Balderas' 2019 investigation deferring to federal authorities.

Hector Balderas, former New Mexico Attorney General, is offering to assist state investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, where multiple women allege abuse. Federal authorities allegedly obstructed his 2019 investigation by withholding evidence, and current efforts are ongoing to obtain federal records.

Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico connections, including his Zorro Ranch and ties to political figures like former Governor Bruce King and Bill Richardson, are under scrutiny in ongoing investigations. Survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre accused Richardson of abuse, while former New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas claims federal authorities limited state involvement in the probe.

Former New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas claims federal officials paused his 2019 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, with the FBI never searching the property due to lack of probable cause. Federal prosecutors closed Epstein's case without involving New Mexico authorities, according to Balderas.