Sarah Ferguson, also known as Fergie, expressed regret to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for publicly disavowing him and referred to him as a “loyal friend” out of fear of being sued, according to her spokesperson.
An email from the former wife of the Duke of York to Epstein in April 2011, revealed that she apologized for her previous statements disassociating herself from him, calling him “steadfast” and “generous.”
The Duchess of York’s communication was an attempt to pacify Epstein following advice she received amidst his legal threats, the spokesperson explained. This gesture came after her admission in an interview where she expressed remorse for accepting financial support from Epstein.
Reports disclosed that shortly after her public statements, Sarah Ferguson privately reached out to Epstein, expressing fear and apologizing for causing him disappointment. She acknowledged him as a supportive friend and regretted not responding to his previous messages due to fear and advice to maintain distance.
The duchess’s representative disclosed that Epstein had threatened legal action against her for associating him with pedophilia. Despite her past ties with him, the Duchess has distanced herself from him publicly since becoming aware of the serious allegations against him.
Epstein’s death in 2019, ruled a suicide while in custody awaiting trial, ended the controversial ties between him and Sarah Ferguson.
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