Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated'
Bill Gates testified before a House Oversight Committee regarding his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates denied any personal relationship with Epstein, claiming he only engaged with him for philanthropic fundraising purposes.
Why it matters
The testimony addresses ongoing public scrutiny regarding the connections between high-profile figures and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nardine Saad Getty Images Billionaire Bill Gates told a congressional committee on Wednesday that he never had a personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and cut ties with the convicted sex offender when he could not deliver on fundraising for the Microsoft founder s philanthropic efforts.
The article reports on the testimony neutrally, providing Gates' defense while contextualizing the committee's broader investigation.
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