The Guardian - World NewsFeb 25
Bill Gates apologizes to foundation staff for Jeffrey Epstein ties
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Bill Gates apologizes to foundation staff for Jeffrey Epstein ties
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Updated 25.2.2026
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Bill Gates *Jeffrey Epstein Gates Foundation Melinda Gates Wall Street Journal
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Feb 25 Evening
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South China Morning PostFeb 25
Bill Gates says he had affairs with 2 Russian women, denies ties to Epstein’s victims
Bill Gates addressed his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and admitted to affairs during a town hall meeting with Gates Foundation staff. The meeting followed the release of Justice Department documents revealing Gates' association with Epstein. Gates expressed regret for his association with Epstein, acknowledging it was a "huge mistake" that impacted the foundation's work. He apologized for involving others in the relationship. Gates admitted to having affairs with two Russian women, as alleged in a draft email from Epstein included in the released documents. He denied any involvement in Epstein's crimes.
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Bill Gates apologized to staff for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
— Wall Street Journal report
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Gates admitted to two affairs.
— Wall Street Journal report
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Gates denied participating in Epstein’s crimes.
— Wall Street Journal report
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Epstein tried to extort Gates over an alleged affair.
— Wall Street Journal report
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It was a “huge mistake to spend time with Epstein”.
— Bill Gates