US Congress calls on Sarah Ferguson to testify on Epstein links | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmy-Clare MartinSaturday 21 March 2026 13:56 GMTRelated: Sarah Ferguson’s charity says it will close days after Epstein files releasedSarah 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.In fullSarah Ferguson facing mounting calls to testify to Congress over her links to Jeffrey EpsteinThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in