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Bill Gates facing questions from House panel regarding his relationship with Epstein

Bill Gates facing questions from House panel regarding his relationship with Epstein

Summary

Bill Gates appeared before the House Oversight Committee to answer questions about his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates has called his connection to Epstein a mistake and denied knowing about any illegal activities by Epstein.

Key Facts

  • Bill Gates testified to the House Oversight Committee in June 2026 about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Gates described his relationship with Epstein as a "mistake" and said he never participated in any crimes.
  • Epstein was a financier convicted of sex crimes who died in 2019.
  • The committee is investigating how the government handled Epstein’s case and whether influential people were involved.
  • Letters and files released by the Department of Justice showed correspondence between Gates and Epstein.
  • Gates admitted to affairs with two women, information discovered by Epstein.
  • Gates apologized to his nonprofit staff for his actions.
  • The committee is trying to find out if Epstein used his network to gain influence or blackmail powerful people, though authorities found no credible evidence of this.
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