Bill Gates foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times, external review finds
An external review commissioned by the Gates Foundation found approximately 30 meetings between Jeffrey Epstein and foundation leaders and staff, including Bill Gates, between 2011 and 2014. Foundation staff repeatedly raised concerns about associating with Epstein due to his prior conviction.
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Open questions and key claims
Bill Gates has repeatedly denied any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse of girls.
Bill Gates made a 'grave error in judgment' by meeting with Epstein.
Bill Gates and his foundation staff met with Jeffrey Epstein more than two dozen times.
An external review found no evidence of wrongdoing by the Gates Foundation regarding its interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Gates Foundation engaged with Jeffrey Epstein on two occasions between 2011 and 2014.
The Gates Foundation has implemented new safeguards, including a more centralized vetting process and expanded conflict of interest policies.
An external review found roughly 30 meetings between Jeffrey Epstein and Gates Foundation leaders and staff, including Bill Gates, between 2011 and 2014.
The review found no evidence of participation in or knowledge of Epstein’s ongoing sex trafficking operations or criminal activities by the foundation.
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