Former New Mexico Attorney General says he was sidelined by feds from probe into Epstein’s ranch Uncovering the Truth: Former New Mexico AG Reveals Epstein Investigation Halt The investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s activities on Zorro Ranch, led by former New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas, was abruptly halted after federal officials intervened. In an exclusive interview, Balderas shared the shocking details of how his investigation was derailed, and the disturbing lack of cooperation from federal authorities. The Investigation Begins In 2019, Balderas launched an investigation into Epstein’s activities on Zorro Ranch, interviewing one Epstein survivor and gathering evidence. However, just six months into the investigation, Balderas received a call from federal officials, asking him to pause his inquiry. The feds claimed they were also investigating Epstein and had agreed to share evidence and coordinate their efforts. Federal Intervention and Lack of Cooperation Records obtained by the Scripps News Group reveal that federal discussions about Zorro Ranch took place over a year, excluding New Mexico authorities. The correspondence shows the FBI acknowledged it never searched Epstein’s New Mexico property, even as federal prosecutors moved toward closing Epstein’s case. This raises a troubling question: why didn’t federal agencies work together to investigate the property, and what evidence might have been lost as the trail went cold? Email Trail Reveals Concerns and Inconsistencies An email thread from August 2019, just days after Epstein’s death, reveals a meeting request with the Southern District of New York to discuss “New Mexico-related Epstein matters.” Another email from then-Deputy Director of the FBI David Bowdich highlights the media attention surrounding the FBI’s failure to search Zorro Ranch. Bowdich wrote, “I am sure there is a good reason.” The records expose inconsistencies and a lack of transparency in the federal investigation. Feds Claim Lack of Probable Cause Federal authorities claimed they couldn’t search the ranch due to a lack of probable cause. However, Balderas called this notion “alarming,” stating that the FBI could have collaborated with his office to secure a warrant. The same email thread reveals the Southern District of New York’s decision to abandon the Epstein case entirely, leaving Balderas blindsided and unaware of the decision. Blindsided and Silenced Balderas expressed his disappointment and frustration at being kept in the dark, stating that he had never seen an agency withhold information and motives like this before. The Southern District of New York formally closed the sex trafficking case against Epstein, and Balderas was left with unanswered questions and unfulfilled offers of support. Ongoing Investigation and Cover-Up Allegations The current New Mexico Attorney General, Raúl Torrez, is still investigating Epstein’s activities, but has not received unredacted files from the Justice Department. Balderas believes that the true insights into the Zorro Ranch investigation are still not publicly available, and that his office experienced the early signs of a cover-up. The lack of transparency and cooperation from federal authorities raises questions about the extent of the cover-up and the evidence that may still be hidden. Source: WorldNewsAPI | Read original
