External review finds no wrongdoing in Gates Foundation–Epstein links
Summary
An outside law firm reviewed the Gates Foundation’s connections with Jeffrey Epstein and found no proof the foundation was involved in any crimes or made payments linked to him. The foundation met Epstein twice between 2011 and 2014 but stopped working with him after problems arose. It is now improving its rules to better check donors and partners.Key Facts
- The Gates Foundation hired law firm WilmerHale to investigate its links to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The foundation met Epstein twice: once about a donor fund in 2011-2014 and once related to the International Peace Institute in 2012-2013.
- Epstein failed to deliver promised commitments from other donors, causing the foundation to drop the donor fund plan.
- Bill Gates knew about Epstein’s connection to the International Peace Institute’s president when the foundation gave a grant.
- New policies are being introduced to improve how the foundation vets donors and handles conflicts of interest.
- Training on managing sensitive information will be enhanced.
- Warren Buffett said he will stop donating to the Gates Foundation.
- Bill Gates acknowledged he made "a grave error in judgement" by meeting Epstein.
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