Jeffrey Epstein had plans to acquire a significant ownership share in Sarah Ferguson’s upcoming venture despite his previous conviction for soliciting sex from a minor, as revealed by emails. Newly disclosed documents from the recent Epstein release by the US Department of Justice indicate that in 2009, the disgraced financier supported Mothers Army, a project led by the then-Duchess aiming to empower mothers globally to address challenges faced by young individuals and families.
Ms. Ferguson had sought Epstein’s assistance for advancing her initiative, and the unearthed messages detail his participation in her business intentions, emphasizing values such as integrity, consciousness, and morals that the brand would embody. The correspondence outlined a business strategy for Mothers Army, projecting revenue streams from various sources including book deals, children’s TV programs, and speaking engagements, with confirmed events already scheduled.
One of the confirmed events mentioned was a women in leadership gathering at Michigan State University expected to generate $40,000 for the organization. The proposal indicated that Epstein would hold a 51% stake in the project, potentially making him the primary owner of an enterprise connected to the Royal Family. The documents also revealed plans to utilize an investment entity known as JEDS to fund Mothers Army and other ventures.
Despite Epstein’s imprisonment, ongoing communication between him and Ms. Ferguson continued, with discussions on commercializing Mothers Army. Epstein advised Ms. Ferguson to assemble a group of supportive women to represent the brand publicly. While there were talks of potential equity involvement, it remains unclear if an agreement was reached between the two parties.
As time progressed, Epstein’s association with Mothers Army seemingly dwindled, with Ms. Ferguson expressing a desire to regain control of the project’s domain names from Epstein. By 2011, Ms. Ferguson distanced herself from Epstein, denouncing his actions and stating her refusal to engage with him further due to his criminal behavior.
The episode sheds light on the intricate business relationship between Epstein and Ms. Ferguson, highlighting the complexities and eventual disconnection between the two individuals.