Bill Gates told US Congress Jeffrey Epstein considered blackmail over affairs
Nikolic knew about extramarital affairs Gates had with two women, Gates said.
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Nikolic knew about extramarital affairs Gates had with two women, Gates said. Gates appeared before the panel on June 10 as part of its ongoing probe into the government's handling of its investigations into Epstein. While he may have sought to foster a personal relationship, I was never interested in that and never reciprocated." Gates' remarks on his meetings with Epstein The Microsoft co-founder told the panel that he first met Epstein in 2011 because he thought that the latter's alleged connections with the wealthy could help further the Gates Foundation's global health work.
Furthermore, Asked about photos showing him with some of Epstein's victims, Gates said Epstein occasionally asked to take photographs of Gates with women who Gates said he believed were Epstein's assistants. "I was not blackmailed, but, you know, as you look at these emails, you know, it looks like Mr. Epstein's brainstorming was going in that direction," Gates said about materials from the Epstein files released earlier this year by the Department of Justice. Gates hasn't been accused of any sexual misconduct related to Epstein — who pleaded guilty in 2008 to sex offenses in Florida and died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on more severe federal sex-trafficking charges.
In addition, After his testimony on June 10, Gates said in a statement that he “appreciated the opportunity to meet with the House Oversight Committee today and to answer all of their questions.” “I support the release of all the files and hope my participation contributes to getting justice for the victims,” Gates added. Groff told lawmakers she never witnessed anything illegal during her 18 years working for him.
One point remains disputed: Opposite versions — Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, leaves after a closed-door interview with the House… ; Billionaire Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee this month that he believed….
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Nikolic knew about extramarital affairs Gates had with two women, Gates said.
reliability moderate2/4 sourcesGates appeared before the panel on June 10 as part of its ongoing probe into the government's handling of its investigations into Epstein.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesWhile he may have sought to foster a personal relationship, I was never interested in that and never reciprocated." Gates' remarks on his meetings with Epstein The Microsoft co-founder told the panel that he first met Epstein in 2011 because he thought that the latter's alleged connections with the wealthy could help further the Gates Foundation's global health work.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAsked about photos showing him with some of Epstein's victims, Gates said Epstein occasionally asked to take photographs of Gates with women who Gates said he believed were Epstein's assistants.
reliability moderate2/2 sources"I was not blackmailed, but, you know, as you look at these emails, you know, it looks like Mr. Epstein's brainstorming was going in that direction," Gates said about materials from the Epstein files released earlier this year by the Department of Justice.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesGates hasn't been accused of any sexual misconduct related to Epstein — who pleaded guilty in 2008 to sex offenses in Florida and died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on more severe federal sex-trafficking charges.
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After his testimony on June 10, Gates said in a statement that he “appreciated the opportunity to meet with the House Oversight Committee today and to answer all of their questions.” “I support the release of all the files and hope my participation contributes to getting justice for the victims,” Gates added.
according to NBC News — PoliticsGroff told lawmakers she never witnessed anything illegal during her 18 years working for him.
according to NBC News — PoliticsAntonova, a Russian bridge player, said through her attorney to Fortune that she had a relationship with Gates around 2010.
according to LivemintIn an email dated 30 April 2018, which Epstein sent to Larry Cohen, Gates' chief of staff, the former wrote that he had just put Mila Antonova up in one of his Upper East Side apartments for the week.
according to LivemintThe Anna Delvey Industrial Complex — and me Steve Bannon filmed Jeffrey Epstein for 15 hours.
according to Business InsiderTrump's 'multitasking' defense is falling apart in court I fled an extremist Jewish cult in Guatemala when I was 15 years old.
according to Business InsiderGates said he met with Epstein 12 to 14 times, as well as two Skype calls, over a four year period.
according to The Straits Times - WorldAfter Gates tried to cut ties with Epstein in 2014, he said the disgraced financier attempted to force his way back into his life, including by leveraging his knowledge of Gates' extramarital affairs.
according to ABC News — Top StoriesIn addition to Gates, the committee investigating Epstein’s crimes has also sought testimony from Bill and Hillary Clinton, Apollo Global Management co-founder Leon Black, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. General Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler.
according to The Straits Times - WorldWhile Gates said he never disclosed the affairs to Epstein, he speculated that Epstein learned about the indiscretions through his relationship with Gates' science adviser Boris Nikolic.
according to ABC News — Top Stories
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- Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, leaves after a closed-door interview with the House…ABC News — Top Stories, Bloomberg Business, Business Insider, Daily Mail, Daily Mail (Mail Online) - News, Livemint, The Straits Times - World
- Billionaire Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee this month that he believed…ABC News — Top Stories, NBC News — Politics
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- Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, leaves after a closed-door interview with the House…ABC News — Top Stories, Livemint
- In closed-door testimony June 10, Gates disputed details that Epstein recorded in e-mails…The Straits Times - World
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- Gates told lawmakers that his interactions with Epstein were limited to business, that he…ABC News — Top Stories, Business Insider, Daily Mail, Daily Mail (Mail Online) - News, The Straits Times - World
- Gates also told lawmakers that his interactions with Epstein were limited to business and…ABC News — Top Stories, Livemint, NBC News — Politics
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- "I was aware that he had a criminal conviction," Gates said.ABC News — Top Stories, Business Insider, Livemint
- 'What does it mean when a man sends a mail to himself - I'm not sure', Gates said.ABC News — Top Stories, Business Insider, Daily Mail, Daily Mail (Mail Online) - News
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- The Department of Justice said last year it found no credible evidence that Epstein…ABC News — Top Stories, Business Insider
- He went on to say that he did not suspect that the women who were traveling with Epstein…ABC News — Top Stories, Livemint
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Gates appeared before the panel on June 10 as part of its ongoing probe into the government's handling of its investigations into Epstein.
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterWhile he may have sought to foster a personal relationship, I was never interested in that and never reciprocated." Gates' remarks on his…
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterAsked about photos showing him with some of Epstein's victims, Gates said Epstein occasionally asked to take photographs of Gates with…
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenter"I was not blackmailed, but, you know, as you look at these emails, you know, it looks like Mr. Epstein's brainstorming was going in that…
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterGates hasn't been accused of any sexual misconduct related to Epstein — who pleaded guilty in 2008 to sex offenses in Florida and died in…
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