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State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway New Mexico's attorney general was looking into the matter.
A lawsuit has been filed by the state of New Mexico. It claims that the federal government interfered with an investigation. The case involves a financier who committed sex crimes.
New Mexico's attorney general was looking into the matter. However, the Justice Department allegedly blocked the inquiry. The state is seeking court intervention to obtain relevant information.
Further details about the lawsuit and investigation are available from the original source, including a report released by New Mexico.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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