Bill Gates, the billionaire founder of Microsoft, has agreed to provide testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives investigative committee this June regarding his connections with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates expressed regret for having known Epstein but firmly denied any involvement in illegal activities.
Bill Gates, billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, is scheduled to testify before the U.S. Congress on June 10 to clarify the nature of his relationship and communications with Jeffrey Epstein, the late billionaire convicted of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking, who died in prison earlier.
A spokesperson for Gates told the media that he is willing to answer questions from the House Oversight and Reform Committee to support the agency’s important work, emphasizing that Gates has not been charged with any abuse and that being named in the investigation files does not imply criminal involvement.
This development follows the U.S. Department of Justice releasing over 3 million documents related to the Epstein case, pursuant to a law signed by President Donald Trump last November mandating full public disclosure of investigative materials.
Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that Gates apologized to his foundation’s staff, acknowledging past romantic relationships with two Russian women, which Epstein became aware of. However, Gates strongly asserted, "I did nothing illegal and saw no wrongdoing during my acquaintance with him."
In a previous interview, Gates said his meetings with Epstein were limited to dinners discussing charitable work, and he denied ever visiting Epstein’s private island as reported.
Gates stated in one interview, "Every minute I spent with him is something I deeply regret, and I apologize for having done so."
The summons of Bill Gates is part of an expanded investigation into prominent individuals linked to Epstein. In February, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also testified before this committee.
,BBC