Bill Gates to face questions from House committee over links to Jeffrey Epstein
Summary
Bill Gates will testify in a private session before the U.S. House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities. Lawmakers will question Gates about his previous meetings and connections with Epstein, following released documents that mention Gates and show repeated contact.Key Facts
- Bill Gates is scheduled to appear before the House Oversight and Reform Committee in a closed-door meeting.
- The committee is investigating Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
- Documents released by the Justice Department mention Gates multiple times and show several meetings between him and Epstein.
- Gates has denied any knowledge of Epstein’s illegal actions and has not been accused of wrongdoing.
- The Gates Foundation had some staff discussions with Epstein but did not pursue any partnership or funding deals.
- The foundation is conducting an external review of its past contacts with Epstein and its policies on partnerships.
- Gates has publicly regretted meeting Epstein and called it a mistake.
- Gates admitted he met Epstein between 2011 and 2014, flew with him on a private jet, and spent time together in several countries but denies staying overnight at Epstein's properties.
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