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New Mexico sues Todd Blanche and DOJ, alleging they blocked state's Epstein probe
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Savannah Peters | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It involves New Mexico and the US Department of Justice.
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court. It involves New Mexico and the US Department of Justice. The case is related to an investigation into crimes at a ranch.
Further details about the lawsuit are available from the source. It is known that the lawsuit was filed on Wednesday. The US Department of Justice is accused of blocking an investigation.
The lawsuit seeks to force the federal government to release materials to investigators. The case is ongoing, and more information can be found through the original source.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A lawsuit has been filed in federal court. It involves New Mexico and the US Department of Justice. The case is related to an investigation into crimes at a ranch. Further details about the lawsuit…
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