US lawmaker urges Sarah Ferguson to testify over Epstein ties

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026

The English Chronicle Desk

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A US lawmaker has made a direct appeal to Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, to testify before Congress about her “close personal and business ties” to Jeffrey Epstein. The request, contained in a letter seen exclusively by the BBC, marks the most pointed pressure yet on Ferguson since the scandal surrounding the late financier erupted.

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, a Democratic member of the House Oversight Committee, urged Ferguson to cooperate with the committee’s investigation into Epstein’s criminal enterprise. He also asked her to provide any knowledge she may have of her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s alleged involvement in Epstein’s operations.

The letter, sent Thursday, set a two-week deadline for Ferguson to respond. “As the committee seeks justice for the survivors of Mr Epstein’s criminal enterprise, and transparency for the American public, I respectfully request your co-operation,” Subramanyam wrote.

The appeal follows the release of millions of Epstein-related files by the US Department of Justice earlier this year. The documents revealed Ferguson’s repeated communications with Epstein, including emails in which she described him as “a legend” and “the brother I have always wished for.”

One email, written after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor, read: “I am at your service. Just marry me.” Other correspondence suggested Ferguson sought financial assistance from Epstein, while describing herself as “very traumatised and alone.”

The files also indicated that Ferguson took her daughters to lunch with Epstein in Miami shortly after his release from prison.

Subramanyam told the BBC last weekend that Ferguson “has information related to the investigation” and should testify. His call was echoed by Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, who urged anyone with knowledge of Epstein’s operations to cooperate.

The family of Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers, also weighed in. A representative for Giuffre’s brother Sky Roberts said: “If Ferguson knows anything, she should testify in the United States immediately.”

Despite these appeals, there is no legal mechanism to compel Ferguson to testify in the US. The committee, controlled by Republicans, has not indicated whether it will support the move.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. He has not responded to the BBC’s requests for comment on the latest allegations. US lawmakers have repeatedly — and unsuccessfully — called for him to answer questions about his links to Epstein.

The scandal has already cost Ferguson dearly. Multiple charities have severed ties with her, and in October she lost her duchess title after her ex-husband relinquished his Duke of York title over his Epstein links. She was also forced to move out of Royal Lodge, the Windsor mansion she had shared with Andrew despite their 1996 divorce.

While being named in the Epstein files is not an indication of wrongdoing, the revelations suggest Ferguson was more deeply enmeshed in Epstein’s world than previously thought. Her apparent reliance on him for financial and emotional support paints a picture of vulnerability — but also raises questions about what she knew of his criminal activities.

The committee has asked Ferguson to respond by April 9, 2026. Whether she complies could prove pivotal in the ongoing effort to uncover the full extent of Epstein’s network and deliver justice for survivors.

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