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Bill Gates Testifies on Epstein Ties, Calls Meetings 'Grave Error'

Bill Gates testified before Congress, stating that his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein were a 'grave error in judgment' and alleging that Epstein attempted to extort him over an extramarital affair. Gates maintained he never reciprocated Epstein's desire for a personal relationship.

10 Jun, 13:26 — 11 Jun, 02:28
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BBCHigh4h ago

Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'

Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event.

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NYTMostly Factual9h ago

Bill Gates Says Epstein Tried To Use His Extramarital Affairs Against Him

The billionaire philanthropist testified on Wednesday in a closed-door congressional hearing about the Justice Department’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

By Matthew Goldstein

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bloombergHigh13h ago

Bill Gates Arrives for Closed-Door Epstein Panel Testimony - Bloomberg.com

Bill Gates Arrives for Closed-Door Epstein Panel Testimony  Bloomberg.com

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The GuardianMostly Factual9h ago

House panel to seek testimony from Alan Dershowitz about Jeffrey Epstein

Republican who chairs House panel says he based decision on testimony from Epstein’s longtime assistant Lesley Groff Representative James Comer, the Republican who chairs the House committee on oversight and government reform, announced that he would be asking Alan Dershowitz, Epstein’s former attorney, to appear before the panel as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. “I am going to ask Alan Dershowitz to come in, we will have questions for him and we will give him an opportunity...

By Anna Betts

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7h ago

Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties

In prepared remarks, Gates told the House Oversight Committee that meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment'.

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DWHigh8h ago

Bill Gates tells Epstein panel he 'never victimized anyone'

The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates voluntarily appeared before the House Oversight Committee. He said Jeffrey Epstein was "working to use information" about his extramarital affairs.

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SCMPMostly Factual10h ago

Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing he ‘never victimised anyone’

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said on Wednesday that he “never victimised anyone”, as he faced questioning from US lawmakers over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates, one of the world’s richest men and a leading philanthropist, was appearing before the House Oversight Committee for a transcribed interview about the disgraced financier, who died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges involving underage girls. “I never witnessed nor ha...

By Agence France-Presse

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France 24High4h ago

Bill Gates calls Epstein meetings a ‘grave error’ while defending actions in house testimony

Bill Gates said on Wednesday he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to the disgraced financier. Gates said he should never have met Epstein and had no indication of ongoing criminal conduct.

By FRANCE 24

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Business InsiderMostly Factual10h ago

Bill Gates testifies that Epstein meetings were a 'grave error' that put his work 'at risk'

Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Tom Brenner/Getty Images Bill Gates is sitting for an interview with a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files. The billionaire Microsoft founder has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing in connection with Epstein. Gates testified that he "should have never met with Epstein," calling their past meetings a "grave error in judgment." Microsoft founder Bill Gates on...

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The IndependentMostly Factual12h ago

Bill Gates says he ‘should never have met’ Epstein during closed-door meeting with House Oversight investigators

Microsoft co-founder details relationship with late sex offender in testimony to members of Congress

By Alex Woodward

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forbes12h ago

Most Americans Believe Trump Administration Is Hiding Information About Epstein’s Clients: Poll - Forbes

Most Americans Believe Trump Administration Is Hiding Information About Epstein’s Clients: Poll  Forbes

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national-postMostly Factual1h ago

Meetings with Epstein were ‘grave error in judgment,’ Bill Gates tells Congress

Gates met with Epstein several times starting in roughly 2011, years after the financier pleaded guilty to procuring a child for prostitution

By Bloomberg News

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YahooMostly Factual6h ago

Bill Gates tells Congress relationship with Epstein ‘error in judgement’: House Oversight Democrat

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Bill Gates admits affair, alleges Epstein’s attempts to weaponize personal secrets: 5 bombshell claims from testimony

Bill Gates testified about his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging infidelity in his marriage.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual38m ago

Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a 'grave error in judgment'

Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier. In an opening statement provided to The Associated Press, Gates said he “should never have met with Epstein in the first place,” but that he “never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct.” The tech billion

By The Korea Herald

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japan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Bill Gates tells Congress his Epstein ties were ‘grave error’

The release of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein has spurred close public scrutiny of the convicted sex offender's past associations with powerful figures.

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ndtvMostly Factual9h ago

"Never Victimised Anyone, Error In Judgement": Bill Gates On Epstein Links

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday said that he "never victimized anyone" as he faced questioning from US lawmakers over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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cyprus-mail11h ago

Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases

Few Americans, including just 21% of Republicans, think President Donald Trump’s administration has helped deliver justice in cases connected to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The results of the six-day poll, which closed on Monday, come as congressional investigators continue to probe the alleged crimes of Epstein, who served time […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual5h ago

Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing he 'never victimised anyone'

Billionaire Bill Gates told US lawmakers he “never victimised anyone” and said his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein were for philanthropic discussions that he later ended.

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tmzMixed6h ago

Bill Gates Tells Congress Jeffrey Epstein Tried to Use Infidelities to Pressure Him

Bill Gates says he wasn't friends with Jeffrey Epstein ... and he claims the convicted pedophile tried to get close to him by using his extramarital affair against him. The tech mogul testified Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee about…

By TMZ Staff

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enewsMixed4h ago

Bill Gates Alleges Jeffrey Epstein Tried to Extort Him Over Infidelity

Bill Gates is pointing the finger at Jeffrey Epstein.  As the Microsoft co-founder went in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to testify about his friendship—and...

By Brahmjot Kaur

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Daily SabahMixed9h ago

Bill Gates rejects wrongdoing amid scrutiny over Epstein ties

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday defended himself against questions from U.S. lawmakers regarding his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, insi...

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Daily Star BDMixed12h ago

Bill Gates arrives for questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties - The Daily Star

Bill Gates arrives for questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties  The Daily Star

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punch-ngMostly Factual11h ago

I never victimised anyone, Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing

Bill Gates testified before US lawmakers, denying he victimized anyone and calling his ties to Jeffrey Epstein a “grave error in judgment.” Learn more abou Read More: https://punchng.com/i-never-victimised-anyone-bill-gates-tells-epstein-hearing/

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vanguard-ngMixed8h ago

Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing he ‘never victimized anyone’

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates denied Wednesday that he had "victimized anyone" as he began closed-door testimony to US lawmakers over his relationship with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The post Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing he ‘never victimized anyone’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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myjoyonlineMixed4h ago

Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he ‘never reciprocated’

Billionaire Bill Gates told a congressional committee on Wednesday that he never had a personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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bloomberg10 Jun, 13:26First to report

Bill Gates Arrives for Closed-Door Epstein Panel Testimony - Bloomberg.com

forbes10 Jun, 14:14

Most Americans Believe Trump Administration Is Hiding Information About Epstein’s Clients: Poll - Forbes

Daily Star BD10 Jun, 14:35

Bill Gates arrives for questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties - The Daily Star

vijesti-me10 Jun, 14:48

Marfi: Vašington prihvata Dodikovu opasnu agendu

The Independent10 Jun, 15:05

Bill Gates says he ‘should never have met’ Epstein during closed-door meeting with House Oversight investigators

la-repubblica10 Jun, 15:10

Bill Gates testimonia: “Non avrei dovuto incontrare Epstein, ma non ho mai molestato nessuno”

telex10 Jun, 15:17

Bill Gates szerint Epstein megpróbált nyomást gyakorolni rá magánéleti információkkal

punch-ng10 Jun, 15:20

I never victimised anyone, Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing

der-standard10 Jun, 15:35

Microsoft-Gründer Bill Gates im US-Kongress zum Fall Epstein befragt

cyprus-mail10 Jun, 15:45

Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases

index-hr10 Jun, 15:53

Bill Gates svjedočio o vezama s Epsteinom: "Bila je to ozbiljna pogreška"

aftonbladet10 Jun, 16:05

Gates i Epstein–utfrågning: Borde inte ha mötts

Business Insider10 Jun, 16:21

Bill Gates testifies that Epstein meetings were a 'grave error' that put his work 'at risk'

naftemporiki10 Jun, 16:47

Ο Μπιλ Γκέιτς υποστήριξε στην ακρόαση για την υπόθεση Έπσταϊν ότι δεν έχει βλάψει ποτέ κανέναν

newsbeast10 Jun, 16:49

Η κατάθεση του Μπιλ Γκέιτς στο Κογκρέσο: «Με εκβίαζε για την απιστία μου στη Μελίντα»

SCMP10 Jun, 17:02

Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing he ‘never victimised anyone’

Daily Sabah10 Jun, 17:23

Bill Gates rejects wrongdoing amid scrutiny over Epstein ties

yle-uutiset10 Jun, 17:30

Bill Gates kertoi, ettei nähnyt viitteitä Epsteinin rikollisesta toiminnasta

la-vanguardia10 Jun, 17:30

Gates niega saber de los delitos de Epstein y dice que le presionó con difundir sus infidelidades

The Guardian10 Jun, 17:37

House panel to seek testimony from Alan Dershowitz about Jeffrey Epstein

NYT10 Jun, 17:44

Bill Gates Says Epstein Tried To Use His Extramarital Affairs Against Him

ndtv10 Jun, 17:45

"Never Victimised Anyone, Error In Judgement": Bill Gates On Epstein Links

le-figaro10 Jun, 17:53

Affaire Jeffrey Epstein : une jeune mannequin allemande disparue en 2015 mentionnée dans les dossiers liés au pédocriminel

berlingske10 Jun, 17:56

Bill Gates hævder, at Epstein forsøgte at afpresse ham med oplysninger om hans utroskab

dr-dk10 Jun, 18:00

Bill Gates siger, at Epstein prøvede at afpresse ham over utroskab

morgunbladid10 Jun, 18:01

Segist ekkert hafa vitað um glæpi Epsteins

DW10 Jun, 18:47

Bill Gates tells Epstein panel he 'never victimized anyone'

el-mundo10 Jun, 18:52

Bill Gates, ante el Congreso de EEUU sobre el caso Epstein: "Nunca presencié conductas delictivas ni victimicé a nadie"

vanguard-ng10 Jun, 19:01

Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing he ‘never victimized anyone’

Al Jazeera10 Jun, 19:18

Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties

dagbladet10 Jun, 19:24

Hevder Epstein presset ham

observador10 Jun, 19:34

Bill Gates admite "grave erro de julgamento" sobre Epstein

aktuality-sk10 Jun, 19:34

Bill Gates čelil otázkam o vzťahoch s Epsteinom. Pred kongresovým výborom odmietol vedomosť o zločinoch

faz10 Jun, 19:46

USA unter Trump: Bill Gates: „Ich hätte Epstein niemals treffen dürfen“

nos10 Jun, 20:04

Bill Gates: Epstein chanteerde me met mijn buitenechtelijke affaires

jutarnji-list10 Jun, 20:31

Bill Gates tvrdi da ga je Epstein ucjenjivao: ‘Pokušavao je iskoristiti informacije o mojim nevjerama‘

hotnews10 Jun, 20:39

Miliardarul Bill Gates și relația lui cu Jeffrey Epstein: Ce le-a spus parlamentarilor americani, în spatele ușilor închise

tmz10 Jun, 20:47

Bill Gates Tells Congress Jeffrey Epstein Tried to Use Infidelities to Pressure Him

Yahoo10 Jun, 20:56

Bill Gates tells Congress relationship with Epstein ‘error in judgement’: House Oversight Democrat

klix-ba10 Jun, 21:07

Bill Gates svjedočio o Epsteinu: Znao je da sam prevario suprugu i pokušao je to iskoristiti

channel-news-asia10 Jun, 21:08

Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing he 'never victimised anyone'

hindustan-times10 Jun, 21:18

Bill Gates admits affair, alleges Epstein’s attempts to weaponize personal secrets: 5 bombshell claims from testimony

n1-serbia10 Jun, 21:28

Bil Gejts o Epstinu: Sastanak sa njim bila je greška, ucenjivao me je vanbračnim aferama

France 2410 Jun, 22:09

Bill Gates calls Epstein meetings a ‘grave error’ while defending actions in house testimony

enews10 Jun, 22:29

Bill Gates Alleges Jeffrey Epstein Tried to Extort Him Over Infidelity

myjoyonline10 Jun, 22:44

Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he ‘never reciprocated’

BBC10 Jun, 23:05

Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'

publico10 Jun, 23:08

Abusadas por Epstein e expostas pelo Departamento de Justiça, estas mulheres vivem agora com medo

1h later
vg11 Jun, 00:26

Bill Gates hevder Epstein brukte hans utroskap som pressmiddel

japan-times11 Jun, 00:28

Bill Gates tells Congress his Epstein ties were ‘grave error’

2h later
national-post11 Jun, 02:05

Meetings with Epstein were ‘grave error in judgment,’ Bill Gates tells Congress

Korea Herald11 Jun, 02:28Latest update

Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a 'grave error in judgment'