Raleigh Durham, NC, August 5, 2026 —

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, seeking unredacted documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein. Torrez stated that these documents are critical for a state-level investigation into alleged crimes that may have occurred within New Mexico.

The lawsuit aims to compel the Department of Justice to release the full, unredacted versions of documents related to Epstein’s activities. The Attorney General’s office has indicated that the current redactions obscure information vital to understanding potential criminal involvement and identifying additional victims or perpetrators connected to the state.

According to the Attorney General’s office, the unredacted records are necessary to ensure a thorough and comprehensive investigation. The nature of the alleged crimes within New Mexico and the specific scope of the investigation have not been fully detailed, pending the acquisition of the requested documents.

The legal action underscores the ongoing efforts by state authorities to pursue justice in cases involving allegations of serious crimes, even when federal agencies hold potentially crucial information. The outcome of this lawsuit could impact the accessibility of federal documents for state-level criminal inquiries in the future.

The Department of Justice has not yet issued a public statement regarding the lawsuit. The specific timeline for the release of the documents or further proceedings in the case has not been provided.



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