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Congressman presses Ferguson for testimony
A U.S. lawmaker has formally requested that Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, testify before a congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities. The appeal, made in a letter obtained exclusively by the BBC, marks the most direct call for her cooperation since the scandal erupted.
Letter details financial and personal links
Democratic Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, a member of the House Oversight Committee, sent the letter to Ferguson on Thursday, setting a two-week deadline for her response. He cited recently released Epstein files that revealed her "close personal and business ties" to the disgraced financier.
Subramanyam wrote: "As the committee seeks justice for the survivors of Mr. Epstein's criminal enterprise, and transparency for the American public, I respectfully request your cooperation."
Emails highlight financial requests
The letter referenced an email from a sender identified as "Sarah" describing Epstein as "a legend" after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. Another exchange suggested Ferguson directly sought financial assistance from Epstein.
"I am at your service. Just marry me."
The congressman also asked Ferguson to share any knowledge of her ex-husband, Prince Andrew's, involvement in Epstein's operations, despite their 1996 divorce.
Pressure mounts amid new revelations
Documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice earlier this year painted Ferguson as a frequent presence in Epstein's orbit. In one email, she described herself as "very traumatized and alone" while seeking his support. Another showed her praising Epstein in 2009 as "the brother I have always wished for."
Ferguson is also alleged to have visited Epstein in prison and brought her daughters to lunch with him in Miami shortly after his release.
Calls for accountability grow
Democratic Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury joined Subramanyam in urging anyone with information to cooperate. "Justice for survivors depends on full transparency," she said. However, the Republican-led committee has not endorsed the request.
The family of Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre also demanded Ferguson testify. "If she knows anything, she should answer questions in the U.S. immediately," a representative for Giuffre's brother told the BBC.
Ferguson's fallout continues
Ferguson has faced mounting consequences over her Epstein ties. In October, she lost her duchess title after Prince Andrew relinquished his Duke of York role amid the scandal. She was also evicted from Royal Lodge, their shared Windsor residence, and stripped of her honorary Freedom of the City of York-a title awarded in 1987 after her marriage to Andrew.
Neither Ferguson's representatives nor Prince Andrew have responded to the BBC's requests for comment. The former royal has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein.
No legal obligation to testify
While U.S. lawmakers lack the authority to compel Ferguson's testimony, Subramanyam emphasized the urgency of her voluntary cooperation, setting an April 9, 2026, deadline for her response.
