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Gates Foundation Had Dozens of Meetings with Jeffrey Epstein Despite Warnings

An external review found that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its staff met with Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times, despite internal warnings about his character. The review concluded that no payments were made from the foundation to Epstein, and new governance measures have been approved.

21 Jul, 15:56 — 21 Jul, 20:37
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FTVery High3d ago

Bill Gates was warned about Epstein links by staff of his foundation

Independent review finds talks with late sex offender continued for more than three years despite concerns

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The GuardianMostly Factual3d ago

Bill Gates foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times, external review finds

Staff ‘raised on multiple occasions’ risks of tech mogul’s philanthropic body associating with disgraced financier A new external review commissioned by the Gates Foundation has found that there were “roughly 30 meetings” between Jeffrey Epstein and foundation leaders and staff – including Bill Gates – between 2011 and 2014, even as foundation staff “raised on multiple occasions the risks of associating with Epstein because of his prior conviction”. The Gates foundation commissioned the revie...

By Anna Betts

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3d ago

External review finds no wrongdoing in Gates Foundation–Epstein links

Report notes foundation's interaction with US sex offender Epstein on donor fund and grant, but rules out wrongdoing.

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The IndependentMostly Factual3d ago

Gates foundation held dozens of meetings with Epstein despite staff warnings, review says

These encounters, spanning from 2011 to 2014, reportedly centered on a public health fund that never materialized

By James Pollard

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3d ago

Gates Foundation concludes Epstein review, approves new governance measures

The Gates Foundation conducted an external review that concluded there was no evidence of misconduct related to its interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. The foundation emphasized that its main dealings were centered on a potential fund and grants for polio eradication. In response, its Governing Board unanimously approved new governance measures, including centralized vetting and stronger conflict-of-interest policies, reaffirming its commitment to trust and transparency in its operations.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3d ago

Gates Foundation says no payments were made towards Epstein, following internal investigation

The foundation had opened an external review earlier this year into its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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