Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated'
Summary
Bill Gates testified before a U.S. House committee that he never had a personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and ended contact when Epstein failed to help with fundraising. Gates also said Epstein tried to pressure him using information about his affairs, but Gates denied any involvement in Epstein's criminal activities.Key Facts
- Bill Gates voluntarily appeared at a closed-door hearing with the House Oversight Committee.
- Gates never visited Epstein’s private island, ranch, or home and never saw Epstein commit crimes.
- Epstein wanted a personal relationship with Gates, but Gates did not return the interest.
- Gates admitted to having affairs with two Russian women but denied accusations spread by Epstein’s allies.
- Gates said Epstein tried to use knowledge of his infidelities to get him to reconnect.
- Gates cut ties with Epstein after Epstein failed to assist fundraising efforts for Gates’s philanthropic work.
- Epstein died by suicide in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial; his associate Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a prison sentence.
- Gates expressed hope that survivors of Epstein’s crimes receive justice.
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