Overview
- Emails from 2009–2010 show Sarah Ferguson asking Jeffrey Epstein how to set up and commercialise Mother's Army and requesting his lawyers trademark the brand.
- A business-plan email proposed Epstein hold 51% equity, outlined revenue from book deals, children’s TV and speaking fees, and suggested a $250,000 salary for Ferguson.
- Planning documents referenced a Michigan State University event projected to generate $40,000 and positioned Ferguson as the public face of the venture.
- An associate’s note described JEDS as the vehicle Epstein would use to fund Mother’s Army and to leverage Ferguson’s network for other deals.
- 2011 correspondence shows attempts to regain control of domain names and indicates Epstein was no longer involved by late September, with outlets stressing the files do not imply wrongdoing.