- Sarah Ferguson is facing increasing pressure from members of Congress to give evidence under oath regarding her links to the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
- Committee member Suhas Subramanyam and Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury have called for her to testify, believing she possesses information relevant to the investigation into Epstein's prosecution.
- Emails released in the latest tranche of Epstein files suggest Ferguson maintained a close friendship with Epstein even after his 2008 conviction, referring to him as the ”brother I have always wished for” and a “legend”.
- Despite there being no legal mechanism to compel her testimony in the US, lawmakers have indicated a willingness to negotiate terms for her appearance under oath.
- The controversy has led to Ferguson losing her duchess title, moving out of Royal Lodge, and several charities, including her own Sarah's Trust, cutting ties or closing down.
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