Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has apologised to Gates Foundation staff for his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, admitting affairs with two Russian women but insisting they were not Epstein’s victims.
During a February 24 town hall, Gates called his Epstein engagement a “huge mistake,” regretting involving foundation executives and apologising to those affected.
Affairs Clarification
Gates acknowledged the affairs, which Epstein later learned about, but stressed: “I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit,” and confirmed he never spent time with Epstein’s victims.
A foundation spokesperson verified Gates took responsibility during the session addressing newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents showing repeated post-prison meetings focused on philanthropy.
Epstein Documents
The files included photos of Gates with redacted women, which he described as pictures Epstein requested with his assistants after meetings.
The Gates Foundation denied any payments to or employment of Epstein.
Gates recently withdrew from India’s AI Impact Summit hours before his keynote.
