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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: RadarOnline.com reports that Sarah Ferguson has faced severe criticism after emails emerged revealing her attempts to secure funding from Jeffrey Epstein for luxury travel shortly after his release from jail for child abuse.
- 0:30[SPEAKER_00]: The 66-year-old former Duchess of York was nearing bankruptcy in July 2009 when Epstein, 56, was placed under house arrest after serving 13 months for soliciting a child for prostitution.
- 0:42[SPEAKER_00]: On the day of Epstein's release, Ferguson's office contacted Epstein's house manager, Leslie Graff, to request travel arrangements to Florida for her self and her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Yujini.
- 0:53[SPEAKER_00]: Graff informed Epstein, Amanda from the Duchess office just called.
- 0:57[SPEAKER_00]: She said that you graciously offered to pay for the Duchess to come and visit you.
- 1:01[SPEAKER_00]: The next morning, Graf followed up, asking if Epstein could also cover flights for the princesses.
- 1:06[SPEAKER_00]: Epstein agreed and instructed his staff to book Ferguson in business class, while the princesses would fly economy or premium economy, with a total cost at $14,080 in 10 cents.
- 1:17[SPEAKER_00]: However, close to their return flight, Graf requested to upgrade Ferguson and her daughters to first-class and club seats.
- 1:23[SPEAKER_00]: Epstein responded currently.
- 1:25[SPEAKER_00]: I said nothing.
- 1:26[SPEAKER_00]: Do not respond.
- 1:27[SPEAKER_00]: The emails further reveal Ferguson sought Epstein's financial backing for a screening of her film The Young Victoria, suggesting he either host the event at his home or provide $20,000 for a venue.
- 1:38[SPEAKER_00]: Sources close to the situation have described the emails as damaging, particularly in light of the timing.
- 1:43[SPEAKER_00]: One commented, it creates a perception of extraordinary tone deafness, while another remark that Ferguson's push for upgrades reinforces a narrative of entitlement and poor judgment.
- 1:53[SPEAKER_00]: During the Florida trip, Ferguson and her daughter stayed with businessman Philip Levine before visiting Epstein for lunch, where he offered them gourmet options.
- 2:01[SPEAKER_00]: Ferguson later expressed gratitude in an email, stating, thank you, Jeffrey, for being the brother I have always wished for.
- 2:08[SPEAKER_00]: The communications ultimately touch on various business proposals and possible television appearances, including a show titled Duchess for a day.