Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is facing mounting pressure to give evidence in the United States regarding her association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The 66-year-old's connection to Epstein has come under renewed scrutiny after emails she exchanged with him were released as part of the latest Epstein files.
In one email dated September 17, 2009, Ferguson told Epstein that he could marry a woman with a "great body", before suggesting that he could marry her instead. She wrote: "You can marry her too. She is single and [sic] a great body", adding, "Ok well marry me and then we will employ her". The emails have damaged her reputation.
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, a member of the House Oversight Committee investigating the handling of Epstein's prosecution, has stated that Ferguson should consider giving sworn testimony. He told the BBC that while there is no legal compulsion, lawmakers would be "happy to work out terms that work for her" as long as she is under oath.
Democratic Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury also commented, saying that if Ferguson or any family member has information, "our responsibility is to follow the facts wherever they lead". Additionally, the family of Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre has strongly urged Ferguson to travel to the US to answer questions. A representative for Giuffre's brother Sky Roberts stated: "If Ferguson knows anything, she should testify in the United States immediately."
