Gates Foundation Is Conducting an External Review of Its Epstein Ties
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- The Gates Foundation has authorized an external review of its past and current ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following increased scrutiny of Bill Gates's relationship with Epstein.
- The review, commissioned by CEO Mark Suzman, aims to evaluate the foundation's past engagement with Epstein and its policies for vetting philanthropic partnerships, with updates expected this summer.
- Bill Gates has apologized to foundation staff for his associations with Epstein, which have been documented since 2021 and intensified by the recent release of millions of pages of emails by the Justice Department.
- The foundation has expressed regret over any employee interactions with Epstein, but Gates remains chair of the board, and he is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee in June as part of the Epstein investigation.
- Details about who is conducting the review, its start date, and whether the findings will be made public have not been disclosed.
