State-Level Epstein Investigations Gain Momentum
Key Questions
What does Illinois House Bill 5723 propose?
The bill creates a bipartisan commission with subpoena power to investigate Epstein-related matters at the state level.
What progress has New Mexico's Epstein probe made?
The Truth Commission issued multiple subpoenas to federal prosecutors and agencies, with a $2M budget and July 31 interim report deadline. It uncovered burials near Zorro Ranch and sent preservation letters to banks and tech firms.
What allegations emerged from New Mexico investigations?
Survivors testified about deliberate cleanup at Zorro Ranch and medical experimentation, with the commission expanding probes beyond the 2007-2008 NPA.
How are state efforts addressing federal file access?
Feds have not provided unredacted files to state investigators despite promises of cooperation, prompting subpoenas to US Attorneys' offices in multiple states.
What survivor actions support state-level bills?
Survivors testified in Albany for NY civil suit loophole closures and pushed similar measures, while delivering testimony to New Mexico's commission.
New Mexico Truth Commission issued 9 new subpoenas to federal prosecutors and state agencies. First public survivor testimony. Commission subpoenaed US Attorneys in FL, SC, MI, USVI. Preservation letters sent to JPMorgan, Google, airlines. Illinois HB 5723 proposes commission. NY survivors push to close civil suit loophole.