New Mexico reopens investigation of Epstein ranch


FILE PHOTO: Zorro Ranch, one of the properties of financier Jeffrey Epstein, is seen in an aerial view near Stanley, New Mexico, U.S., July 15, 2019. REUTERS/Drone Base/File Photo

Feb 19 (Reuters) - New Mexico's attorney ⁠general on Thursday ordered the reopening of the state's criminal investigation into alleged crimes at a ⁠ranch owned by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, based on new information made public by the ‌U.S. Justice Department, the state's Department of Justice said.

The U.S. Justice Department on January 30 made public millions of Epstein-related files in the latest release that sheds new light on the financier's criminal activities in New Mexico over three decades.

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