Thursday, June 11Thursday, June 11Bill Gates admits Epstein tried to blackmail him with infidelities
Bill Gates admitted on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein once tried to blackmail him with sensitive information about his extramarital affairs, telling a closed-door hearing of the U.S. House Oversight Committee that the late financier had sought to re-establish contact after Gates severed ties in 2014. The Microsoft co-founder, who appeared before Congress for the first time since the scandal erupted, called the encounter a “grave error in judgment” but insisted he had never witnessed or participated in any wrongdoing by Epstein.
According to multiple accounts of the testimony, Gates told lawmakers that Epstein possessed damaging personal details and attempted to leverage them to pressure him back into their social circle. “Epstein tried to use information about my infidelities to get close to me,” Gates said, adding that he had cut off contact after becoming uncomfortable with Epstein’s behavior. The billionaire, whose name appears hundreds of times in court documents related to the Epstein case, described the relationship as a “serious lapse in judgment” and expressed regret for not vetting Epstein more thoroughly before their meetings.
The closed-door session, held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., marks the latest high-profile appearance in a congressional investigation probing elite connections to Epstein. Lawmakers have focused on how figures in business, politics, and philanthropy enabled the convicted sex offender, who died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Gates’ testimony follows his earlier closed-door appearance in March, when he acknowledged meeting Epstein multiple times but denied any knowledge of criminal activity.
Gates’ admission underscores the enduring fallout from his association with Epstein, which has drawn scrutiny over the past two years. His marriage of 27 years reportedly ended in part due to the scandal, and his reputation as a global philanthropist has faced renewed scrutiny. In prepared remarks reviewed by reporters, Gates reiterated that he had never benefited from Epstein’s crimes and had no involvement in his illicit activities. “I want to be very clear: I never witnessed or had any indication of Epstein’s criminal behavior,” he told lawmakers.
The hearing comes as Congress examines how Epstein cultivated relationships with powerful individuals to shield himself from accountability. While Gates’ testimony does not implicate him in wrongdoing, it adds to the growing body of evidence showing how Epstein exploited personal vulnerabilities to gain access to influential circles. The House Oversight Committee has not indicated whether further action will be taken against Gates, but the hearing signals continued congressional interest in the broader network surrounding Epstein.
„Er versuchte, mich unter Druck zu setzen: Bill Gates äußert sich zu Epstein-Bekanntschaft Bill Gates erklärte sich am Mittwoch vor einem Ausschuss des US-Kongresses zu seinen Verbindungen zu Epstein. Beide hatten sich wiederholt getroffen.
tagesspiegel · about 3 hours ago
Bill Gates čelil otázkam o vzťahoch s Epsteinom. Pred kongresovým výborom odmietol vedomosť o zločinoch Bill Gates na neverejnom vypočutí v Kongrese popiera, že by vedel o trestnej činnosti Jeffreya Epsteina. Priznáva však chybu, že si ich kontakty nepreveril.
aktuality.sk · about 3 hours ago
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faz · about 3 hours ago
Bill Gates tells Congress Jeffrey Epstein tried to use information about his infidelities to get close to him
news.yahoo.com · about 3 hours ago
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independent · about 3 hours ago
Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties In prepared remarks, Gates told the House Oversight Committee that meeting Epstein was a grave error in judgment.
aljazeera · about 3 hours ago
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expressen · about 3 hours ago
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la vanguardia · about 3 hours ago
Bill Gates zegt dat Epstein hem onder druk zette met info over privéleven Microsoft-oprichter Bill Gates heeft enkele jaren "beperkt contact" gehad met zedendelinquent Jeffrey Epstein, verklaarde hij bij een onderzoekscommissie van het Amerikaanse Huis van Afgevaardigden. Volgens Gates zette Epstein hem onder druk met privéinformatie, met als doel contact te blijven houden.
nu.nl · about 3 hours ago
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