Bill Gates tells US House ‘I have never victimized anyone’ in Epstein testimony
Microsoft co-founder appears in closed-door session as part of lawmakers’ investigation into convicted sex offender
TL;DR
- Bill Gates testified before the House committee on oversight and reform about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Gates stated he never witnessed or had any indication of Epstein's ongoing criminal conduct and has never victimized anyone.
- He was introduced to Epstein in 2011 by trusted contacts who claimed Epstein could raise billions for global health.
- Gates had limited meetings with Epstein between 2011 and 2014, discussing potential philanthropic structures.
- Gates made it clear Epstein would not play a role or receive compensation for any work.
- He concluded their discussions were a 'dead end' in 2014 and stopped communicating with Epstein.
- Gates learned after their interactions ended that Epstein had used information about his personal life, including infidelity, to pressure him.
- He expressed regret for meeting Epstein, stating that even promised donors would not justify the association.
- Members of the committee described Gates as cooperative and forthright during his testimony.
- The Gates foundation has commissioned an external review of past foundation engagement with Epstein.