Bill Gates opened up to Gates Foundation employees about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Bill Gates answered questions directly during a town hall and acknowledged that he had made a grave mistake spending time with Jeffrey Epstein.
The foundation stated that Gates accepted responsibility for his actions, and addressed staff concerns with great detail. Meeting topics included the US Department of Justice’s recent release of Epstein files, the work of the Foundation in artificial intelligence and the future of the global health program.
Gates says he did nothing illegal
The Wall Street Journal reported that Gates apologized to his staff. Epstein was later made aware that Gates had engaged in two affairs with Russians. Gates, however, insisted that he had never committed any crimes and was not aware of anything criminal.
According to reports, he told his employees that he had never spent any time or met with Epstein’s victims. The employee said that he had never spent time with Epstein’s victims or stayed at his properties.
Gates acknowledged that he made a mistake by associating with Epstein. Gates said that he had to have done more research on Epstein before meeting with him.
Even after Epstein’s conviction, meetings continued.
Gates first met Epstein in 2011. It was years later that Epstein had pleaded to a charge of soliciting a child for prostitution. Gates informed staff that he was aware of an “18 month restriction” which limited Epstein’s travel, but did not understand all the details at the time.
He maintained contact despite warnings from Melinda French Gates. He admitted that Melinda French Gates had been skeptical of Epstein from the beginning.
Re-examination of Files After Release
In January, the US Department of Justice published new documents relating to Epstein.
Melinda French Gates said recently that the renewed attention on Epstein brought back painful memories of their marriage. After 27 years of marriage, the couple separated in 2021. The Gates Foundation was one of the largest charitable organizations in the world. He answered questions from the audience and talked about Epstein’s past.
