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State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Savannah Peters, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this developing story are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
A lawsuit has been filed by New Mexico's attorney general against the US Department of Justice. The state claims that the department is blocking its investigation into sex crimes at a ranch near Santa Fe that was owned by Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit alleges that the department and its acting attorney general have taken steps to hinder the investigation, which is harmful to victims and the public interest.
New Mexico is seeking judicial intervention to obtain materials from the federal government to aid in its investigation. Further details on this developing story are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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