Sarah Ferguson's 'close Epstein ties' scrutinised in US lawmaker's letter

March 27, 2026

US Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has formally requested Sarah Ferguson to testify before a congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, based on recently released documents showing her personal and financial connections to the convicted sex offender. The letter, which sets an April 9, 2026 deadline for response, cites emails where Ferguson allegedly praised Epstein after his 2008 conviction and requested financial help from him. The congressman also wants information about her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's potential involvement with Epstein's operations.

Who is affected

Sarah Ferguson (former Duchess of York)
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (her ex-husband, formerly Prince Andrew)
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic member of House Oversight Committee)
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (Democratic lawmaker)
Jeffrey Epstein survivors/victims
Virginia Giuffre (prominent Epstein accuser) and her family, including brother Sky Roberts
Multiple charities that have dropped Ferguson
City of York councillors
The American public
Members of the House Oversight Committee

What action is being taken

Congressman Subramanyam is requesting Ferguson's cooperation with the committee's investigation
The committee is seeking justice for Epstein's survivors and transparency for the American public
Ferguson's representatives are being approached for comment by media

Why it matters

This represents the most direct pressure on Sarah Ferguson to testify since the Epstein scandal began. The recently released Department of Justice files revealed previously unknown depth to Ferguson's relationship with Epstein, including contact while he was imprisoned and meetings after his release. The investigation seeks to provide justice for Epstein's survivors and transparency to the public about his criminal enterprise and those connected to it. Ferguson's potential testimony could provide valuable information about Epstein's operations and networks, as well as her ex-husband's alleged involvement.

What's next

Ferguson has until April 9, 2026 to respond to Congressman Subramanyam's request
The committee awaits Ferguson's decision on whether to cooperate with the investigation

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