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New Mexico Epstein Truth Commission Issues 14 Subpoenas at Inaugural Meeting

New Mexico lawmakers have initiated a formal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, with the newly formed “Truth Commission” holding its inaugural meeting. The commission aims to uncover potential criminal activity, human trafficking, and sexual abuse at the ranch, hearing testimony from survivors and the family of victim Virginia Giuffre. The investigation will issue subpoenas to the Epstein Estate and related entities, with a deadline for an interim report by July 31. The commission also plans legislative recommendations, including potential changes to state sex offender registration laws, and will make referrals to various jurisdictions for further action.

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Pope Accepts Resignation of US Bishop Arrested for Financial Crimes

The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in the San Diego area has resigned following charges of embezzling $270,000 from his parish. Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty to 16 felony charges, including money laundering, and his passport was seized after he was arrested attempting to leave the country. While the Vatican announced the acceptance of his resignation, it was initially granted in February to avoid interfering with the ongoing police investigation. The allegations stem from missing monthly rental payments from the church’s social hall, with prosecutors citing discrepancies in church accounts and the bishop’s “unreasonable tales” of where the money went.

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