New Mexico approves comprehensive probe of Epstein's Zorro Ranch
Source: Reuters
SANTA FE, Feb 16 (Reuters) - New Mexico lawmakers on Monday passed legislation to launch what they said was the first full investigation into what happened at Zorro Ranch, where the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is accused of trafficking and sexually assaulting girls and women.
A bipartisan committee will seek testimony from survivors of alleged sexual abuse at the ranch, located about 30 miles south of Santa Fe, the state capital. Legislators are also urging local residents to testify.
Epstein died in what was ruled a suicide in a New York jail in 2019 while facing federal sex trafficking charges.
The so-called truth commission, comprising four lawmakers, seeks to identify ranch guests and state officials who may have known what was going on at the 7,600-acre property, or taken part in alleged sexual abuse in its hacienda-style mansion and guest houses.
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-mexico-approves-comprehensive-probe-epsteins-zorro-ranch-2026-02-17/
niyad
(130,863 posts)for krasnov.
Volaris
(11,563 posts)'Epstien bought that ranch from the former gov before he died.'
Soooo...Bill Richardson?
That tracks, since Virginia Roberts states in her book that Bill was one of the men she was trafficked to.
Good for the investigation, but don't be shocked what they find, is all I'm sayin.
travelingthrulife
(4,871 posts)Not his first time at sleezeballing.
Volaris
(11,563 posts)Jilly_in_VA
(14,158 posts)He's no longer a politician. In fact, I think he's dead. So bring it on!
sop
(18,057 posts)Upthevibe
(10,129 posts)Bill Richardson died in 2023.
BUT it shouldn't matter who's been involved in this depravity! Republican, Democrat, Independent, or whatever.
Rebl2
(17,575 posts)Richardson died several years ago
BadgerMom
(3,396 posts)a Democrat who served three terms.
Unlike Gov./Secy. Richardson, I dont think Gov. King has appeared in the files.
Just keeping us fact-based.
Volaris
(11,563 posts)mwmisses4289
(3,699 posts)Gotta tell ya, seeing him in his ads, he is one creepy looking dude.
Edited to add: lol, I had to edit auto correct. It had changed huffines to puffiness, lol!
democrank
(12,451 posts)since Bondi refuses to do her job.
Native
(7,338 posts)Farmer-Rick
(12,552 posts)I'm surprised this ranch hasn't been swarmed by the FBI.....yet.
They aren't done with the cover up.
Jilly_in_VA
(14,158 posts)You're kidding, right?
travelingthrulife
(4,871 posts)her ashes?
Very strange she died by falling down the stairs the day before she was to testify against Trump-Epstein Sex Trafficking and Blackmail, Inc.
YodaMom2
(165 posts)The timing of her fall was just toooooo convenient.
Aviation Pro
(15,382 posts)Fuck you.
TheRickles
(3,255 posts)mdbl
(8,364 posts)JT45242
(3,951 posts)must be horrific
Clouds Passing
(7,616 posts)Bayard
(29,098 posts)Clouds Passing
(7,616 posts)The NM Dems will lose in Nov to the gqp if they don't get on this case hard and fast.
Jilly_in_VA
(14,158 posts)the whole nine yards! Let 'er rip! Wide open and SOON!
JudyM
(29,705 posts)ashredux
(2,906 posts)But in this case, Ill lay my money on finding remains on the ranch grounds
Evolve Dammit
(21,663 posts)Fil1957
(636 posts)Roy Rolling
(7,546 posts)New Mexico investigators need to do a thorough search just like they did for the accidental shooting involving Alec Baldwin.
Ponietz
(4,234 posts)We need anything but that shit show.
Loisita123
(10 posts)Retired State of New Mexico Environment Department regulator here. I've driven past the entrance to the Zorro Ranch( sorry I don't know it's new name) many times and wondered about its liquid waste discharge permit.
The floor plans that are required for the permit should be on file with the state, unless they've been removed/destroyed.
Maybe find the contractors who wired it for audio and video for the blackmailing. Not sure if Gov. King had a structure already on site and maybe the new owner used those permits. Very possible that Governor Richardson "smoothed" things over. Might be interesting to talk with the actual inspector or regulator who approved it, under oath.
Houses over 3 bedrooms are supposed to have a different permit and subject to greater scrutiny. Have to wonder if any of that happened.
Just wondering, from a jaded regulator.
Aussie105
(7,743 posts)Decided it was too close to possible investigation, so he bought an island.
And moved his 'fun house' there.
Simple!