Overview
- The U.S. Department of Justice released Epstein emails that document Prince Andrew seeking his help in 2010–11 to resolve unpaid bills tied to Sarah Ferguson.
- Records show Johnny O’Sullivan, Ferguson’s longtime assistant, claimed $126,721 and later agreed to accept $59,933 after negotiations.
- Epstein’s team floated steeply discounted settlements, including a formal $31,680 offer made without admission of liability.
- Emails capture Epstein delaying payment while demanding signed paperwork and using demeaning language about O’Sullivan, even warning a payment could appear like hush money.
- Epstein confirmed on February 28, 2011 that he had settled the claim, following Andrew’s New York trip and the widely published December 2010 Central Park photo.