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yahoo news | 'Sarah Ferguson must know it's a matter of time - jump before you're pushed'

Sarah Ferguson faces mounting pressure from U.S. officials to testify about her relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Files released by the Department of Justice show that she remained in contact with Epstein up until just 17 days before his release from a Florida jail in 2009, and members of the House Oversight Committee now believe she possesses “information related to the investigation.” Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said she should give sworn testimony, while Democratic Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury urged anyone with knowledge of Epstein’s wrongdoing to cooperate, emphasizing the need for justice for survivors. The family of Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most vocal accusers, also believes Ferguson should travel to the United States to answer questions.

Legal analysts and victims’ advocates argue that Ferguson’s silence is increasingly untenable. Prominent lawyer Gloria Allred called it “long overdue” for the former Duchess of York to appear under oath and suggested she also speak to UK police. Media lawyer Jonathan Coad, who previously represented Ferguson, told the BBC there is “no chance” she will travel to the U.S., adding that his advice to her would be to refuse. Critics note that avoiding testimony could jeopardize her financial ventures, as any book or interview deal about the case would be impossible without full disclosure.

The article warns that Ferguson’s refusal to cooperate could have serious personal and financial repercussions. Without cooperation, her businesses and income streams are reported to be dwindling, and the ongoing scrutiny could damage her reputation and that of her family, including her daughters Beatrice and Eugenie and her husband, the Earl of Windsor. The piece concludes that the “dam” of pressure is creaking; whether Ferguson will eventually testify or continue to ignore the calls remains an open question.

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