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New Mexico Reopens Criminal Probe Related to Jeffrey Epstein

State investigators in New Mexico have reopened an inquiry into potential illegal activities linked to Jeffrey Epstein's former ranch, the Zorro Ranch. Attorney General Raul Torrez announced the move, citing newly uncovered documents from the U.S. Department of Justice that warrant further examination of a previous state investigation.

Epstein's ties to New Mexico have cast a shadow over the legacy of his involvement in peace efforts, including those related to Palestine. The release of over 4 million FBI files has prompted renewed scrutiny into Epstein's activities, particularly at his Zorro Ranch near Stanley, New Mexico. Federal prosecutors in New York had requested that the state investigation be closed in 2019, following Epstein's arrest and subsequent death in custody.