Tech giants have been instructed to safeguard Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s communications with Jeffrey Epstein, as part of a criminal inquiry. Prosecutors have also requested the retention of the royal’s discussions with Ghislaine Maxwell. New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez has contacted over two dozen companies, including Google, WhatsApp, Yahoo, American Express, and Expedia, to comply with these demands.
All companies have been directed to secure any documentation related to Epstein’s Zorro Ranch and its visitors, including the royal. This move follows an escalation in the investigation into Epstein’s expansive 8,000-acre Santa Fe ranch, where numerous women and girls have alleged abuse. Reports suggest Epstein had plans to use the ranch for nefarious purposes, aiming to impregnate multiple women simultaneously.
Investigators are keen to preserve communications involving Epstein, Maxwell, and other individuals associated with the ranch. Notably, the investigation aims to gather information from survivors to ensure accountability. The probe’s focus extends to individuals like Lesley Groff and Maxwell, who are key figures in the sex trafficking scandal.
The ongoing investigation poses a challenge for Mountbatten Windsor, who has faced scrutiny over his ties to Epstein. Allegedly, he visited Zorro Ranch multiple times and developed connections with individuals like Melania Walker. With the preservation orders in place, all messages exchanged between Mountbatten Windsor, Epstein, and Maxwell are under scrutiny, including those on Gmail.
The investigation into Epstein’s ranch has prompted extensive interviews with former staff, shedding light on the ranch’s operations and guests. Investigators are particularly interested in guest lists, movements on the property, and access permissions. The involvement of various companies in preserving records showcases the seriousness with which the Department of Justice in New Mexico is approaching the case.
Despite denials of any wrongdoing, Mountbatten Windsor remains embroiled in the scandal. The Attorney General’s Office in New Mexico declined to provide further details, citing the ongoing criminal investigation.
