The Epstein Truth Commission will convene its first public meeting Monday to investigate what happened at Zorro Ranch, relying on survivor accounts, law enforcement reports, and testimonies from individuals who worked at the ranch. Rep. Andrea Reeb, co-chair of the commission, said, “We’re looking for the truth on the whole scenario of why things slip through the cracks.” Reeb explained that the commission is compiling a list of people to question, including former Attorney General Hector Balderas.”He said he was told to stand down and not do anything. And that seems like something we need to look at and see who told him that? And why did he stand down? And why wasn’t it looked at earlier?” Reeb said. The commission will collaborate with the New Mexico Department of Justice, which is conducting its own investigation into Zorro Ranch.”They’re interested in finding if any viable prosecution cases that they can maybe take through the court system. And so that’s their purpose. Our purpose is to also hear from those victims while not messing with or obstructing their criminal cases,” Reeb said. Earlier this month, Rep. Andrea Romero, chairwoman of the Epstein Truth Commission, said, “The members of the public who were part of this story for so many years who have a lot of information have already been coming forward.” The commission has activated a website where the public, anonymously or not, can submit tips.”But also getting more information on the emails and the financial records and people that worked on the ranch and anybody that has any information, like the prior attorney general, some of his staff, why things weren’t done,” Reeb said. Reeb emphasized that survivors will be interviewed privately.”We will protect their identity. It’s not anything that we want to re-traumatize victims. We are taking a trauma approach to this whole situation. And who knows, maybe the victim does want to tell their story,” she said.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM —
The Epstein Truth Commission will convene its first public meeting Monday to investigate what happened at Zorro Ranch, relying on survivor accounts, law enforcement reports, and testimonies from individuals who worked at the ranch.
Rep. Andrea Reeb, co-chair of the commission, said, “We’re looking for the truth on the whole scenario of why things slip through the cracks.”
Reeb explained that the commission is compiling a list of people to question, including former Attorney General Hector Balderas.
“He said he was told to stand down and not do anything. And that seems like something we need to look at and see who told him that? And why did he stand down? And why wasn’t it looked at earlier?” Reeb said.
The commission will collaborate with the New Mexico Department of Justice, which is conducting its own investigation into Zorro Ranch.
“They’re interested in finding if any viable prosecution cases that they can maybe take through the court system. And so that’s their purpose. Our purpose is to also hear from those victims while not messing with or obstructing their criminal cases,” Reeb said.
Earlier this month, Rep. Andrea Romero, chairwoman of the Epstein Truth Commission, said, “The members of the public who were part of this story for so many years who have a lot of information have already been coming forward.”
The commission has activated a website where the public, anonymously or not, can submit tips.
“But also getting more information on the emails and the financial records and people that worked on the ranch and anybody that has any information, like the prior attorney general, some of his staff, why things weren’t done,” Reeb said.
Reeb emphasized that survivors will be interviewed privately.
“We will protect their identity. It’s not anything that we want to re-traumatize victims. We are taking a trauma approach to this whole situation. And who knows, maybe the victim does want to tell their story,” she said.
