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Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, has not made any public appearances for several months, prompting widespread speculation regarding her current situation. Amid rumours that she might be preparing a revealing interview, there is increasing pressure for her to testify about her connections to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender. While much of the focus has been on her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, US lawmakers are now urging Ferguson herself to come forward with any information relevant to ongoing investigations.
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, a member of the House Oversight Committee examining the Epstein case, has expressed a belief that Ferguson possesses “information related to the investigation.” He has publicly stated, “Sarah Ferguson should give sworn testimony to our committee,” although he acknowledged the absence of any legal authority to compel her testimony in the US. Still, he indicated that lawmakers are open to negotiating conditions suitable for her participation, as long as she provides evidence under oath. Ferguson’s representatives have not issued any comments on these developments.
The call for Ferguson to speak out has been supported by other political figures, including Democratic Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, who emphasized the importance of cooperation from anyone holding pertinent information about Epstein and his network. Additionally, the family of Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers, has publicly urged Ferguson to respond to inquiries in the US. Giuffre’s brother’s representative stated, “If Ferguson knows anything, she should testify in the United States immediately.” Meanwhile, speculation is rife regarding Ferguson’s potential next steps, with reports suggesting that she has been offered lucrative deals by US media outlets for an interview. However, some industry experts question whether networks would consider her to be too controversial to feature.
Newly released documents by the US Department of Justice have revealed deeper ties between Ferguson and Epstein than previously known. The disclosures include emails from 2009 in which Ferguson described Epstein as “the brother I have always wished for,” and indicate that she maintained contact with him even while he was imprisoned for soliciting prostitution from a minor. The files also suggest Ferguson took her daughters to lunch with Epstein shortly after his release in Miami. Gloria Allred, a lawyer representing several Epstein victims, stated, “While many individuals who are named in the Epstein files are able to claim that they had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes against children when they associated with him, that is not a defence that Sarah Ferguson is able to assert.” She urged Ferguson to testify under oath before Congress and to cooperate with UK authorities.
Author Andrew Lownie, who wrote a biography about the House of York, echoed that Ferguson is a “material witness” who interacted with Epstein frequently. He told the BBC, “She visited his homes regularly… It’s inconceivable that she didn’t. She was so matey with Epstein.” On the other hand, Jonathan Coad, a media lawyer with previous experience representing Ferguson, expressed strong doubts that she would travel to the US to testify. He warned, “It would
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