Bill Gates tells Epstein panel he 'never victimized anyone'
Bill Gates testified before a House Oversight Committee regarding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates maintained that he never witnessed criminal conduct and expressed regret for ever meeting with Epstein.
Why it matters
The testimony addresses public scrutiny regarding the billionaire's historical ties to a convicted sex offender and the broader implications of those associations.
The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates voluntarily appeared before the House Oversight Committee. He said Jeffrey Epstein was "working to use information" about his extramarital affairs.
The article presents Gates' statements alongside the context of the Epstein files without taking a side on his culpability.
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