New Mexico is investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged crimes at Zorro Ranch and the systems that allowed him to continue his abuse. Rep. Melanie Stansbury shared her concerns on social media over the weekend, questioning how Epstein was able to abuse young girls in Florida and then continue similar activities in New Mexico. “And we really want to expose and understand not just how he was able to abuse survivors, but how he abused the systems themselves,” Stansbury said. Stansbury is currently in Palm Beach, Florida, as part of a congressional committee investigating Epstein’s crimes. The committee is interviewing survivors, witnesses, and authorities to understand how the case was handled. In 2008, Epstein avoided federal charges in Florida through a plea deal, pleading guilty to procuring a person under 18 for prostitution. Stansbury is questioning whether similar circumstances occurred at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. “And so we’re really looking to understand what exactly happened in West Palm Beach,” Stansbury said. “Why he was allowed to continue to abuse women, and how this system of abuse. Then he exported it and made New Mexico, ultimately his next victim,” she added. The Epstein Truth Commission was formed in February in New Mexico, consisting of four bipartisan lawmakers tasked with investigating the state’s role in failing to identify potential crimes at Zorro Ranch. The commission has hired an Albuquerque law firm to subpoena witnesses and compel testimony. While no schedule for meetings has been set, all proceedings will be made public. Rep. Andrea Romero, chair of the commission, expressed hope for uncovering the truth. “We are hopeful that this team of people can help us tell the story of what happened at Zorro Ranch. And in the enterprise of Jeffrey Epstein over the course of that time, we’ve heard so many things around the various crimes, you know, our state even settled for financial crimes. What did that mean?” Romero said.
New Mexico is investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged crimes at Zorro Ranch and the systems that allowed him to continue his abuse.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury shared her concerns on social media over the weekend, questioning how Epstein was able to abuse young girls in Florida and then continue similar activities in New Mexico.
“And we really want to expose and understand not just how he was able to abuse survivors, but how he abused the systems themselves,” Stansbury said.
Stansbury is currently in Palm Beach, Florida, as part of a congressional committee investigating Epstein’s crimes. The committee is interviewing survivors, witnesses, and authorities to understand how the case was handled.
In 2008, Epstein avoided federal charges in Florida through a plea deal, pleading guilty to procuring a person under 18 for prostitution. Stansbury is questioning whether similar circumstances occurred at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico.
“And so we’re really looking to understand what exactly happened in West Palm Beach,” Stansbury said.
“Why he was allowed to continue to abuse women, and how this system of abuse. Then he exported it and made New Mexico, ultimately his next victim,” she added.
The Epstein Truth Commission was formed in February in New Mexico, consisting of four bipartisan lawmakers tasked with investigating the state’s role in failing to identify potential crimes at Zorro Ranch. The commission has hired an Albuquerque law firm to subpoena witnesses and compel testimony. While no schedule for meetings has been set, all proceedings will be made public.
Rep. Andrea Romero, chair of the commission, expressed hope for uncovering the truth.
“We are hopeful that this team of people can help us tell the story of what happened at Zorro Ranch. And in the enterprise of Jeffrey Epstein over the course of that time, we’ve heard so many things around the various crimes, you know, our state even settled for financial crimes. What did that mean?” Romero said.
