Bill Gates apologizes to foundation for 'huge mistake' with Epstein

According to the "Wall Street Journal," Gates had said: "I did nothing illegal. I saw nothing illegal"

25 Feb, 10:13 — 25 Feb, 10:20

Moderate (47/100)

4 sourcesNo spread4 regions

Why this matters

Bill Gates, a prominent philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft, had a controversial association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This story is significant because it addresses Gates's public accountability for that connection, particularly to the staff of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which is dedicated to global health and development. The apology and subsequent denials highlight the ongoing fallout from Epstein's activities and the reputational challenges faced by those who associated with him.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 4 sources cover this story

All outlets report Bill Gates apologizing to his foundation's staff for his association with Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging it as a "huge mistake" and taking responsibility for his actions. While there is broad consensus on the apology and the nature of the mistake, some outlets highlight Gates's denial of illegal activity or harm to the foundation's reputation, indicating slight differences in emphasis.

Coverage matrix

	yle-uutiset	der-standard	index-hr	hotnews
Gates's specific denial of illegal activity.
Gates denying damage to the organization's reputation.
The meeting being a "town hall" type.

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

What sources agree on

Bill Gates apologized to the staff of his foundation.
The apology was related to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
Gates described his association with Epstein as a "huge mistake."
Gates took responsibility for his actions regarding the Epstein relationship.

Where they diverge

The extent of Gates's admission or denial regarding his actions with Epstein.

yle-uutisethotnews

These outlets focus on Gates taking responsibility and acknowledging a "huge mistake" without detailing further denials.

der-standardindex-hr

These outlets emphasize Gates's specific denial of illegal activity, and for 'index-hr', denying harm to the foundation's reputation.

Key claims4 agreed · 1 unverified

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Bill Gates apologized to his foundation's staff for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

agreed·yle-uutisethotnewsder-standardindex-hr

✓

Gates stated that spending time with Epstein was a "huge mistake."

agreed·yle-uutisetder-standard

Coverage gaps

Gates's specific denial of illegal activity.

Reportedder-standardindex-hr

Missingyle-uutisethotnews

Gates denying damage to the organization's reputation.

Reportedindex-hr

Missingyle-uutisethotnewsder-standard

The meeting being a "town hall" type.

Reportedhotnews

Missingyle-uutisetder-standardindex-hr

Perspective Analysis

Comparing sources…

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

der-standard

Bill Gates entschuldigt sich vor Stiftung für "riesigen Fehler" mit Epstein

Center

yle-uutiset

Gates-säätiö: Bill Gates kantoi vastuun Epstein-yhteyksistään

hotnews

Bill Gates a recunoscut în spatele ușilor închise că a avut relații extraconjugale cu rusoaice. Ce spune fundația care îi poartă numele după noile dezvăluiri din dosarul Epstein

index-hr

Bill Gates se ispričao zaposlenicima svoje Zaklade zbog veza s Epsteinom

Right-leaning

No articles

Key entities

Bill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft, philanthropist, apologized for Epstein ties.Jeffrey EpsteinConvicted sex offender, whose association with Gates is the subject of the apology.Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationPhilanthropic organization whose staff received Gates's apology.Wall Street JournalCited as the source for Gates's statements by multiple outlets.

Coverage Timeline

First report: index-hr · 25 Feb, 10:13|Full coverage: All 4 sources within 7m|Window: 7m

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

index-hr25 Feb, 10:13First to report

Bill Gates se ispričao zaposlenicima svoje Zaklade zbog veza s Epsteinom

der-standard25 Feb, 10:15

Bill Gates entschuldigt sich vor Stiftung für "riesigen Fehler" mit Epstein

hotnews25 Feb, 10:20

Bill Gates a recunoscut în spatele ușilor închise că a avut relații extraconjugale cu rusoaice. Ce spune fundația care îi poartă numele după noile dezvăluiri din dosarul Epstein

yle-uutiset25 Feb, 10:20Latest update

Gates-säätiö: Bill Gates kantoi vastuun Epstein-yhteyksistään

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yle-uutiset2d ago

Gates-säätiö: Bill Gates kantoi vastuun Epstein-yhteyksistään

Sanomalehti Wall Street Journalin mukaan Gates kertoi henkilökunnalle, että oli valtava virhe viettää aikaa Epsteinin kanssa.

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hotnews2d ago

Bill Gates a recunoscut în spatele ușilor închise că a avut relații extraconjugale cu rusoaice. Ce spune fundația care îi poartă numele după noile dezvăluiri din dosarul Epstein

Bill Gates „și-a asumat responsabilitatea pentru acțiunile sale” în ceea ce privește relația pe care a avut-o cu infractorul sexual decedat Jeffrey Epstein în cadrul unei întâlniri de tip „town hall” cu angajații Fundației Gates,…

By Sebastian Jucan

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der-standard2d ago

Bill Gates entschuldigt sich vor Stiftung für "riesigen Fehler" mit Epstein

Laut "Wall Street Journal" hatte Gates gesagt: "Ich habe nichts Illegales getan. Ich habe nichts Illegales gesehen"

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index-hr2d ago

Bill Gates se ispričao zaposlenicima svoje Zaklade zbog veza s Epsteinom

BILL Gates se ispričao osoblju Zaklade zbog veza s Epsteinom, priznajući pogreške, ali negirajući sudjelovanje u zločinima te štetu ugledu organizacije.

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Bill Gates apologizes to foundation for 'huge mistake' with Epstein

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Coverage matrix

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims4 agreed · 1 unverified

Coverage gaps

Perspective Analysis

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Bill Gates entschuldigt sich vor Stiftung für "riesigen Fehler" mit Epstein

Center

Gates-säätiö: Bill Gates kantoi vastuun Epstein-yhteyksistään

Bill Gates a recunoscut în spatele ușilor închise că a avut relații extraconjugale cu rusoaice. Ce spune fundația care îi poartă numele după noile dezvăluiri din dosarul Epstein

Bill Gates se ispričao zaposlenicima svoje Zaklade zbog veza s Epsteinom

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Bill Gates se ispričao zaposlenicima svoje Zaklade zbog veza s Epsteinom

Bill Gates entschuldigt sich vor Stiftung für "riesigen Fehler" mit Epstein

Bill Gates a recunoscut în spatele ușilor închise că a avut relații extraconjugale cu rusoaice. Ce spune fundația care îi poartă numele după noile dezvăluiri din dosarul Epstein

Gates-säätiö: Bill Gates kantoi vastuun Epstein-yhteyksistään

Read at source (4 outlets)

Gates-säätiö: Bill Gates kantoi vastuun Epstein-yhteyksistään

Bill Gates a recunoscut în spatele ușilor închise că a avut relații extraconjugale cu rusoaice. Ce spune fundația care îi poartă numele după noile dezvăluiri din dosarul Epstein

Bill Gates entschuldigt sich vor Stiftung für "riesigen Fehler" mit Epstein

Bill Gates se ispričao zaposlenicima svoje Zaklade zbog veza s Epsteinom

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