Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties
Summary
Bill Gates testified in a private session with a U.S. House committee about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, denying any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. The committee is investigating Epstein’s connections to powerful people to understand whether they helped him avoid punishment.Key Facts
- Bill Gates testified privately before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Gates said he never saw Epstein commit any crimes and never visited Epstein’s private properties.
- The committee is also questioning other public figures connected to Epstein, including former President Bill Clinton and former attorney general Pam Bondi.
- Epstein was a convicted sex offender accused of running a long-term sex-trafficking ring.
- Epstein died by suicide in jail in 2019 while facing federal charges.
- The House passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act to release government documents about Epstein, but there were delays and concerns over how files were redacted.
- President Donald Trump, who knew Epstein in the past, has denied knowing about Epstein’s criminal activities.
- The committee is led by Republican James Comer, who says no accusations have been made against Gates.
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