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Bill Gates told Congress he suspected Epstein ‘contemplated blackmailing’ him over affairs
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee that he believed Jeffrey Epstein "contemplated blackmailing" him over extramarital affairs, though Epstein never actually blackmailed him.
- Gates admitted earlier this year to having two affairs and called his association with Epstein a "huge mistake," while denying any illicit behavior.
- Gates acknowledged knowing about Epstein's 2008 conviction for sex offenses when they met in 2011 and said he "probably should have" investigated the specifics further.
- Gates emphasized that Epstein never introduced him to young women and that he is not accused of any wrongdoing related to Epstein.
- After his testimony, Gates expressed support for releasing all files related to the investigation and hopes his cooperation aids justice for Epstein's victims.
