Bill Richardson — New Mexico Governor, Giuffre Sworn Testimony Allegation

Giuffre’s Testimony

Virginia Giuffre testified under oath that Ghislaine Maxwell had ordered her: ‘Go give a massage to Bill Richardson.’ The instruction involved a movement to the New Mexico, which geographically corresponds to the Epstein Zorro Ranch located in that state, and that Richardson was Governor of New Mexico (2003-2011).

This testimony is part of a broader collection: Giuffre listed Richardson among other personalities (George Mitchell, Les Wexner, Ehud Barak, Prince Andrew, Alan Dershowitz, Glenn Dubin) in an affidavit that was the subject of judicial proceedings in the Giuffre v. Maxwell case.

Bill Richardson Profile

• Governor of New Mexico: 2003-2011 (two terms)
• United States Ambassador to the United Nations: 1997-1998
• Secretary of Energy: 1998-2001
• Presidential Candidate: 2008 (Democratic primaries)
• Diplomatic Negotiator: Multiple hostage rescue missions
• Death: September 1, 2023 (Chatham, Massachusetts)

His profile is that of a prominent national-level politician with local roots in New Mexico – the state where Epstein owned the Zorro ranch (8,000+ acres near Santa Fe), and where Richardson held office (2003-2011).

Epstein Schedules

Two documented references in Epstein’s schedules:

• EFTA00413475 (May 2012): Richardson is mentioned in an Epstein schedule
• EFTA00428054 (September 2011): Another mention in the schedules

These documents establish that Epstein and Richardson had contact at least until 2012, after Epstein’s conviction in 2008. This is significant: Richardson maintained documented contact with Epstein post-conviction for solicitation of prostitution of a minor.

The Zorro Ranch in New Mexico

The Zorro Ranch (officially: Zorro Trust) is a 7,500+ acre property located near Stanley, New Mexico, approximately 35 miles southeast of Santa Fe. This ranch is documented as:

• A location where Epstein received visitors
• A location where abuse activities were alleged by multiple victims
• The property was the subject of investigations by the New Mexico Attorney General

The geographical link of Richardson (Governor NM) + Zorro Ranch (NM) + Giuffre testimony (sent to NM) constitutes a converging collection.

Richardson’s Defense

Richardson consistently denied any inappropriate interactions with minors or women associated with Epstein. He acknowledged having contact with Epstein but contested Giuffre’s allegations. Richardson died on September 1, 2023, which means:

1. He can never be prosecuted
2. He can never respond to the allegations under oath
3. No counter-procedural measures will allow for the establishment or refutation of these allegations

Maxwell Context

Ghislaine Maxwell was questioned under oath regarding Richardson in her deposition of 2016 (Giuffre v. Maxwell). Maxwell denied that Richardson was sent to provide massages. However, Maxwell was subsequently convicted of perjury on numerous points of the same deposition, which significantly weakened the value of her denials.

Open Questions

• Was the Zorro Ranch the specific location of Giuffre’s allegations regarding Richardson?
• Have other victims mentioned Richardson?
• Do the post-2008 schedules (EFTA00413475, EFTA00428054) document physical visits or simply mentions?