New Mexico attorney general encourages Epstein survivors to come forward amid probe into ranch
Key takeaways
- In New Mexico, we are determined to do better by survivors, Torrez added.
- Your input is essential to conducting this investigation with the rigor, respect, and compassion it deserves, the letter reads.
- The New Mexico Department of Justice launched the probe into the property in March, with state police and personnel from the local sheriff s office searching the ranch that month.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
In a letter to survivors he sent last week and shared to social media Tuesday, Torrez said government officials systematically disregarded Epstein s abuse as investigations into his crimes were deliberately stalled, abandoned, or compromised by the power that the disgraced financier held.
In New Mexico, we are determined to do better by survivors, Torrez added. I am committed to ensuring that Epstein s heinous crimes are thoroughly investigated. We will follow the facts wherever they lead without fear or favor.
Your input is essential to conducting this investigation with the rigor, respect, and compassion it deserves, the letter reads. That s why I want to hear directly from you.