Bill Gates To Appear Before US House Committee On Epstein Case
Bill Gates to testify in closed-door US panel interview on Epstein links.
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is set to testify before a U.S. House of Representatives panel on June 10 as part of an ongoing congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, according to a source familiar with the matter.
The testimony will take place in a closed-door setting through a “transcribed interview,” similar to the format used for other high-profile figures, including former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Gates’ appearance follows the release of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice that detail connections between Epstein and several prominent individuals.
A spokesperson for Gates said he “welcomes the opportunity” to cooperate with the committee and reiterated that he neither witnessed nor participated in Epstein’s criminal activities. The spokesperson added that Gates intends to answer all questions posed by investigators as part of the inquiry. The testimony is expected to focus on Gates’ past association with Epstein and any related interactions.
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Gates has previously acknowledged that his relationship with Epstein was a “huge mistake.” Speaking earlier this year, he admitted to having extramarital affairs but denied any involvement in illegal conduct tied to Epstein. Documents released as part of the investigation include claims attributed to Epstein regarding Gates’ personal life, though Gates has strongly rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing involving Epstein’s victims.
Epstein, who had pleaded guilty in 2008 to charges related to soliciting a minor, died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His death and the scope of his connections to influential figures have remained the subject of intense public and political scrutiny. The current congressional probe seeks to further examine those ties and any potential misconduct.
Gates stated that his interactions with Epstein began in 2011, despite being aware of some restrictions placed on the financier. He also acknowledged that his then-wife, Melinda Gates, had raised concerns about Epstein as early as 2013. The upcoming testimony is expected to shed additional light on the nature and extent of those interactions as lawmakers continue their investigation.
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