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Bill Gates to appear today before House committee investigating Epstein

Bill Gates to appear today before House committee investigating Epstein

Summary

Bill Gates will appear before a U.S. congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein and his connections. Gates has acknowledged knowing Epstein but denies involvement in any illegal actions and will answer questions to help the investigation.

Key Facts

  • Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, will be interviewed by a House committee probing Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Gates knew Epstein from 2011 to 2014 and apologized to staff at the Gates Foundation for their association.
  • Gates denies witnessing or participating in any illegal conduct by Epstein.
  • Emails from Epstein in 2013 made unverified claims about Gates' personal life, which Gates’ spokesperson called false.
  • Gates admitted to past affairs during a staff town hall, including with two Russian women.
  • Text messages in 2017 show Epstein trying to pitch a charitable fund to Gates, but Melinda Gates prevented him from communicating with Epstein.
  • The investigation has also involved other high-profile figures, including former President Bill Clinton and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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