UK Charities Sever Ties with Sarah Ferguson Over Jeffrey Epstein Email
Sarah Ferguson dropped by UK charities, including Julia's House, after an email surfaced referring to Jeffrey Epstein as a 'friend,' leading to severed ties.
Overview
Multiple UK charities, some with decades-long associations, have severed ties with Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, following recent revelations.
The primary reason for the charities' decision was the publication of an email in which Ferguson reportedly referred to Jeffrey Epstein as a 'friend.'
Specific organizations like the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, Prevent Breast Cancer, and Julia's House hospice deemed her continued patronage inappropriate.
This development follows Ferguson's past apologies for accepting money from Jeffrey Epstein and for linking him to sex abuse in a 2011 interview.
While the authenticity of the email has been reported, it has not been independently confirmed by all sources, adding a layer of complexity to the situation.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, detailing charities severing ties with Sarah Ferguson over a reported email to Jeffrey Epstein. They present multiple perspectives, including Ferguson's spokesman's explanation and her past apologies, alongside broader context on royal scandals. The reporting avoids loaded language, focusing on attributed facts and providing a balanced account of the unfolding events.
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FAQ
UK charities severed ties with Sarah Ferguson after an email from 2011 surfaced in which she referred to Jeffrey Epstein as a 'supreme friend,' despite her earlier public disowning of him and apologies for accepting money from him.
The email from Sarah Ferguson reportedly apologized to Jeffrey Epstein and called him a 'steadfast, generous and supreme friend,' appearing to express support despite his conviction for sex offenses.
Sarah Ferguson's spokesperson stated that the email was sent to counter a defamation lawsuit threat from Epstein following her public interview and that she was pressured and fearful, leading to the contradictory message.
Charities such as the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, Prevent Breast Cancer, and Julia's House hospice have all severed their patronage ties with Sarah Ferguson following the email revelations.
While the email has been widely reported and circulated, its authenticity has not been independently confirmed by all sources, adding complexity to the issue.
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