Newly unsealed court documents have revealed a disturbing request from Jeffrey Epstein: he allegedly asked Sarah Ferguson to publicly deny accusations against him, as part of a calculated public relations maneuver.
Emails show Epstein believed Ferguson had been “duped” regarding his character and wanted her to issue a public apology, expressing how “terrible” she felt. This request emerged from a trove of over three million pages released by the US Department of Justice, containing unsettling images and communications involving Epstein and numerous high-profile individuals.
Epstein tasked publisher Mike Sitrick with drafting a statement “that in an ideal world Fergie would put out.” The aim was to have Ferguson declare Epstein was not a perpetrator, claiming she’d been misled by legal representatives posing as law enforcement officials.
Sitrick responded, suggesting Ferguson express being “mistaken” and “feel[ing] terrible.” He even proposed threatening legal action if she refused to comply, bluntly stating she “created this problem” and needed to “fix it” immediately. However, he also cautioned Epstein to focus on his own legal troubles, noting Ferguson wasn’t concerned with his reputation.
The correspondence reveals a stark contrast with Ferguson’s earlier, warmer sentiments. In 2009, she wrote to Epstein, describing him as “the brother I have always wished for,” expressing deep gratitude for his kindness and support.
That same year, Ferguson shared details of her “Sarah Ferguson brand” with Epstein, mentioning potential collaborations with Tommy Hilfiger, Ben Silverman, and NBC, suggesting a burgeoning business relationship fueled by his encouragement.
The timing of these exchanges is particularly significant, occurring after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for sex offenses involving minors. Ferguson herself later described her friendship with Epstein as “a gigantic error of judgment,” expressing deep regret and abhorrence for any abuse of children.
Further documents detail Epstein’s invitation to Prince Andrew’s 50th birthday party in 2010, extended via the prince’s deputy private secretary. While Epstein ultimately declined, the invitation underscores the extent of his access to the royal circle.
The released files also include disturbing images, including one depicting a man believed to be Prince Andrew in a compromising position. These revelations have contributed to Andrew’s removal of royal titles and his impending relocation from Royal Lodge.
Throughout, Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing. The newly released documents, however, paint a complex and troubling picture of Epstein’s network and the interactions of powerful figures within it.
