Ferguson Loses Freedom of York Over Epstein Ties

0:00On March 26, Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, just lost her freedom of the city of York. City counselors voted unanimously to revoke this top honor because of her long friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. The award dates back to her 1987 wedding visit with ex-husband Prince Andrew, both now 66. Andrew had a strip four years ago over his own Epstein ties, and five months back, she lost her Duchess title when he gave up his. Counselors made it clear they stand with victims and expect better from honor holders. One said associating with Epstein after his crimes doesn't fit York's values, while a local resident called the revocation, the bare minimum. Newly released Epstein files revealed Ferguson's close ties continued past his 2009 Florida conviction for soliciting a minor. Messages even showed her asking him to marry her, despite his financial support over the years. This symbolic honor, around since the 13th century, now highlights York's firm stance on decency as the Epstein fallout keeps rippling through high society.