US Denies New Mexico Request for Epstein Files

New Mexico state officials announced that a set of documents withheld by federal authorities are deemed essential to a criminal probe into alleged sexual abuse that took place at a property once owned by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The records, which include communications and investigative reports related to the New Mexico ranch, were requested by the state’s Attorney General’s Office as part of a broader effort to determine whether crimes were committed on the site and to identify any potential victims.

Attorney General Raúl Torrez said the missing files impede the ability of New Mexico law enforcement to build a comprehensive case and could affect ongoing coordination with federal investigators. The state has formally appealed the decision to withhold the documents, citing statutory obligations for inter‑agency cooperation in criminal matters. Officials indicated that the investigation remains active and that the release of the records would enable prosecutors to pursue charges, if warranted, and to provide closure for individuals who may have been harmed.