politics
New Mexico authorities search Zorro Ranch formerly owned by Epstein
Authorities in New Mexico launched a search this week of a sprawling ranch formerly owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which has come under renewed interest after allegations surrounding the estate were included in files recently released by the US Justice Department.
TL;DR
- New Mexico authorities are conducting a search of the Zorro Ranch, formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein.
- The search is part of a reopened criminal investigation into allegations of illegal activity surrounding the ranch.
- Renewed interest was sparked by allegations, including one about buried girls, found in recently released US Justice Department files.
- A local radio host received an email with these allegations and forwarded them to the FBI.
- The New Mexico Attorney General ordered the reopening of the state's criminal investigation into the property.
- A "Truth Commission" has been created by the state legislature to investigate the allegations.
- The current owner, Don Huffines, has stated he will cooperate with any investigation.
- The current owners and staff are cooperating with the search.