Bill Gates tells House panel that meeting with Epstein was 'grave error in judgment'
Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee that meeting with Jeffrey Epstein was a grave error in judgment, and he never victimized anyone. Gates acknowledged having two extramarital affairs that Epstein later learned about, but denied any wrongdoing. Gates said his interactions with Epstein began with a limited number of meetings to discuss philanthropic endeavors, but Epstein sought to foster a personal relationship with him.
- ▪Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee investigating the government's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case.
- ▪Gates met with Epstein several times between 2011 and 2014 to discuss potential donations to his global health initiative.
- ▪Epstein learned about Gates' extramarital affairs and tried to use the information to pressure him into re-engaging with him.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBill Gates tells Oversight panel that meeting with Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment'The Microsoft co-founder is facing questions from the House Oversight Committee.ByJohn Parkinson, Lauren Peller, Peter Charalambous, and James HillJune 10, 2026, 1:03 PM3:46Bill Gates arrives for a closed door interview before the House Oversight Committee investigating late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 10, 2026.Jonathan Ernst/ReutersMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee probing the government's investigation of Jeffrey Epstein…
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