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. Epstein died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges involving underage girls.
In addition, Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft , in his June 10 testimony, expressed regret about his contacts with Epstein, which he said were designed to win financial support for the Gates Foundation, his philanthropic venture. "For 18 years, I worked for Dr. Jekyll, but was never permitted to see the true Mr. Hyde," she said.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, leaves after a closed-door interview with the House… ; In closed-door testimony June 10, Gates disputed details that Epstein recorded in e-mails….
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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 sourcesEpstein died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges involving underage girls.
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Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft , in his June 10 testimony, expressed regret about his contacts with Epstein, which he said were designed to win financial support for the Gates Foundation, his philanthropic venture.
according to CNBC Top News"For 18 years, I worked for Dr. Jekyll, but was never permitted to see the true Mr. Hyde," she said.
according to CNBC Top NewsAntonova, 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 LivemintGates described his relationship with Epstein in a June 10 interview with the House Oversight Committee that lasted nearly six hours.
according to Business InsiderThe Anna Delvey Industrial Complex — and me Steve Bannon filmed Jeffrey Epstein for 15 hours.
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.
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- Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, leaves after a closed-door interview with the House…ABC News — Top Stories, CNBC Top News, 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 also told lawmakers that his interactions with Epstein were limited to business and…ABC News — Top Stories, Business Insider, Daily Mail, Daily Mail (Mail Online) - News, The Straits Times - World
- Gates said he never saw Epstein participating in criminal conduct.ABC News — Top Stories, CNBC Top News, Livemint
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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
- The Department of Justice said last year it found no credible evidence that 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 sideCenterEpstein died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges involving underage girls.
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