‘I needed to leave the Gates Foundation and I hope Epstein victims get justice’QuotableUS philanthropist Melinda French Gates says her ex-husband Bill Gates’ ties to the Epstein files brings back painful memories from their marriage. She told NPR she hopes Epstein’s victims receive justice.Published On 4 Feb 2026
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‘No girl should ever endure what Epstein put them through’
In a February 4, 2026, interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates discussed her departure from the Gates Foundation and expressed her hope that victims of Jeffrey Epstein receive justice. She stated that her ex-husband, Bill Gates' connections to the Epstein files resurface painful memories from their marriage.
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In a February 4, 2026, interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates discussed her departure from the Gates Foundation and expressed her hope that victims of Jeffrey Epstein receive justice. She stated that her ex-husband, Bill Gates' connections to the Epstein files resurface painful memories from their marriage. French Gates did not elaborate on the specific nature of these memories. Her comments highlight the ongoing impact of the Epstein case and its connection to prominent figures. The interview provides a personal perspective on the situation from a philanthropist who was formerly married to Bill Gates.
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Melinda French Gates says Bill Gates' ties to the Epstein files brings back painful memories.
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