2008 – Jeffrey Epstein pleads guilty to state charges for prostituting minors, securing a non‑prosecution agreement that later becomes a focal point of legal and reputational battles. [1]

2009 – Sarah Ferguson emails Epstein requesting a £20,000 rent loan after a business venture collapses, citing an ABC News story that questions her finances. [1]

2009 – Ferguson writes to Epstein, “Thank you Jeffrey for being the brother I have always wished for,” establishing a personal bond that later fuels public scrutiny. [1]

2010 – Ferguson calls Epstein “a legend… Just marry me,” further cementing their affectionate correspondence. [1]

March 2011 – Epstein complains to Ferguson about an Evening Standard story labeling him a pedophile; Ferguson replies she feels “deep regret” about her ties to him. [1]

April 2011 – A sender identified as “Sarah” tells Epstein she will not call him a “P” and acts to “protect my own brand,” highlighting reputational concerns. [1]

September 2011 – Ferguson congratulates Epstein on the birth of a baby boy, referencing “The Duke” and offering “love, friendship and congratulations.” [1]

July 2014 – May 2019 – Over 50 scheduled meetings occur between Epstein and Goldman Sachs chief legal officer Kathy Ruemmler, during which Epstein calls her his “great defender” and seeks help countering abuse reports. [3]

May 2015 – A memorandum drafted by Ruemmler provides legal advice on preserving Epstein’s 2008 non‑prosecution agreement and related Crime Victims’ Rights Act issues. [2]

March 2019 – Epstein texts a draft public‑relations statement to a contact, labeling it a “Ruemmler proposal,” and uses it to respond to a Washington Post editorial calling for a congressional investigation. [3]

2019 – Ruemmler is named a backup executor in a revised version of Epstein’s will and appears in court at his 2019 arraignment, though she later denies any formal role in the estate. [3]

2023 – In a Wall Street Journal interview, Ruemmler reiterates that she “regrets ever knowing” Epstein and maintains she was only one of several lawyers he informally consulted. [3]

Jan 20, 2026 – A 513‑page privilege log is unsealed in a civil suit against Epstein’s estate, portraying Kathy Ruemmler as a key legal adviser who helped shape public statements, edit a letter to a U.S. senator, and negotiate media coverage. [2]

Feb 1, 2026 – The Department of Justice releases a cache of Ferguson‑Epstein emails, confirming continued contact after the 2008 conviction and showing Ferguson referring to Epstein as a “legend” and “the brother I have always wished for.” [1]

Feb 2, 2026 – Additional reporting highlights that the released emails span 2009‑2011, contain no evidence of illegal acts, and include a publicist’s strategy to stop “calling you a pedophile” and to get the “truth out.” [1]

Feb 3, 2026 – Sarah Ferguson announces that Sarah’s Trust, her charity for women and children, will shut down for the foreseeable future, noting the decision had been under discussion for months following the email leak. [4]

Feb 3, 2026 – At the World Governments Summit, Prince Edward stresses that “it is really important always to remember the victims,” linking the royal family’s response to the ongoing Epstein scandal. [4]