y general also includes a handwritten note from federal authorities indicating they would share information with Balderas' team. Scripps News reporting found the Department of Justice ignored Balderas' team as it continually reached out to assist in the investigation. The SDNY never shared information with Balderas' team.

 We put survivors first by backing the DOJ's human trafficking prosecution, trusting them to honor their word to share records once their case closed,  Balderas told Scripps News in an exclusive statement.  Instead, they went dark. It is deeply frustrating to see federal officials obstruct the New Mexico Attorney General by withholding the very evidence he needs to fight for justice. 

The revelations come as New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez continues his efforts to obtain federal records related to Epstein. Torrez, who reopened the state investigation, has repeatedly requested documents from the Department of Justice.

Last week, Torrez threatened legal action if the DOJ does not comply with requests for specific unredacted files.