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Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

Ferguson sought tens of thousands of pounds and $50k–$100k loans from Epstein while offering to work for him amid financial struggles, revealed in Justice Department files.

  • Recent Justice Department files show Sarah Ferguson sought help from Jeffrey Epstein during early April 2009, CNN found.
  • Owing large sums and seeking a new career, Ferguson asked Epstein for 20,000 pounds and later inquired about borrowing 50 or 100,000 US dollars.
  • Private emails show Ferguson praised Epstein as 'spectacular and special' and asked to be his 'House Assistant' while Epstein had work-release privileges, with Epstein replying 'yes'.
  • Notably, Ferguson has not been accused of crimes, and six companies linked to Ferguson are shutting down after the files surfaced.
  • Ferguson told the Evening Standard she 'abhor pedophilia', accepted around $24,000 from Epstein, and pledged to repay it, amid ongoing scrutiny.
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By M. J. Lee and Nicky Robertson, CNN. Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was desperate. Nearly a decade and a half after her highly publicized divorce from the former prince in 1996, Ferguson—better known to many as “Fergie”—owed tens of thousands of pounds in rent, felt lonely, and was looking for a new career. On top of all these tribulations, Ferguson sought help and advice from her friend: Jeffrey Epstein. CNN’s anal…

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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