A New Mexico legislative commission investigating the handling of cases linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has subpoenaed multiple U.S. Attorney’s offices. The subpoena is a part of an inquiry into whether prosecutors failed to pursue charges despite evidence of alleged abuse.
The state’s “Truth Commission” on Epstein approved subpoenas on Thursday targeting federal prosecutors’ offices in southern Florida, South Carolina, eastern and western Michigan, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The panel is seeking records and internal communications that could shed light on decisions not to prosecute Epstein following investigations into his activities beyond his controversial 2007–2008 non-prosecution agreement in Florida.
New Mexico State Representative Andrea Romero, who chairs the commission, said investigators had identified evidence suggesting multiple jurisdictions had examined Epstein’s conduct but may have declined to act.
The move broadens scrutiny beyond the deal brokered by former Florida prosecutor Alexander Acosta, which has long been criticised for allowing Epstein to avoid more serious federal charges at the time.
The commission has now issued around 23 subpoenas to law enforcement agencies, financial institutions and state bodies as part of what officials describe as the first state-level investigation of its kind into Epstein’s wider network and potential institutional failures.
Its mandate includes identifying public officials or institutions that may have been aware of abuse allegations involving girls and women and failed to intervene.
The inquiry could carry broader implications if it uncovers evidence implicating influential individuals or systemic failures across multiple jurisdictions. New Mexico’s attorney general could pursue further action based on the commission’s findings.
An interim report is expected by the end of July.
Among those backing the latest subpoenas was Rachel Benavidez, who said the investigation could help expose corruption and protect future victims.
Benavidez, who alleges she was abused at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, said public tolerance for shielding powerful individuals at the expense of survivors had sharply diminished.
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