Affair admitted: Gates apologizes for Epstein contact

25 Feb, 11:13 — 25 Feb, 11:19

Moderate (32/100)

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Why this matters

Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender whose network included many prominent figures, making any association with him a significant public relations and ethical issue. Bill Gates, a global philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft, apologizing for contact with Epstein highlights the ongoing fallout from Epstein's crimes and the scrutiny faced by those connected to him.

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both `dh-les-sports` and `orf` report on Bill Gates apologizing for his contact with Jeffrey Epstein, with `dh-les-sports` additionally highlighting Gates's assertion that he did nothing illegal. Coverage is largely aligned on the core event but differs in the specific details emphasized regarding Gates's statement.

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orf

dh-les-sports

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

orfcentercenterneutralFactual reporting of apology

dh-les-sportscentercenter-rightneutralEmphasizes Gates's legal denial

Coverage leans: center

The coverage leans center overall, with one outlet providing a neutral, factual headline and the other including a specific legal denial from Gates.

What sources agree on

Bill Gates apologized for his contact with Jeffrey Epstein.

Where they diverge

Specific details of Bill Gates's statement regarding his contact with Jeffrey Epstein

dh-les-sports

Gates stated he “didn’t do anything illegal” and apologized to his “collaborateurs.”

orf

Reports only that Gates apologized for Epstein contact, without mentioning a specific legal denial or recipients of the apology.

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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Bill Gates apologized for his contact with Jeffrey Epstein.

agreed·dh-les-sportsorf

Bill Gates stated he did nothing illegal in relation to Jeffrey Epstein.

unverified·dh-les-sports

Bill Gates apologized to his collaborators.

Coverage gaps

Bill Gates's specific statement denying illegal activity in relation to Jeffrey Epstein.

Reporteddh-les-sports

Missingorf

The specific recipients of Bill Gates's apology (his "collaborateurs").

Reporteddh-les-sports

Missingorf

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

No articles

Center

dh-les-sports

Cité dans les dossiers Epstein, Bill Gates s’excuse pour ses liens avec le prédateur sexuel : “Je n’ai rien fait d’illégal”

orf

Affären zugegeben: Gates entschuldigt sich für Epstein-Kontakt

Right-leaning

No articles

Key entities

Bill Gatesco-founder of Microsoft, philanthropist Jeffrey Epsteinconvicted sex offender

Coverage Timeline

First report: orf · 25 Feb, 11:13|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 5m|Window: 5m

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orf25 Feb, 11:13First to report

Affären zugegeben: Gates entschuldigt sich für Epstein-Kontakt

dh-les-sports25 Feb, 11:19Latest update

Cité dans les dossiers Epstein, Bill Gates s’excuse pour ses liens avec le prédateur sexuel : “Je n’ai rien fait d’illégal”

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dh-les-sports1d ago

Cité dans les dossiers Epstein, Bill Gates s’excuse pour ses liens avec le prédateur sexuel : “Je n’ai rien fait d’illégal”

Le fondateur de Microsoft a présenté ses excuses auprès de ses collaborateurs pour ses liens avec Jeffrey Epstein. ...

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orf1d ago

Affären zugegeben: Gates entschuldigt sich für Epstein-Kontakt

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Affair admitted: Gates apologizes for Epstein contact

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Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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Cité dans les dossiers Epstein, Bill Gates s’excuse pour ses liens avec le prédateur sexuel : “Je n’ai rien fait d’illégal”

Affären zugegeben: Gates entschuldigt sich für Epstein-Kontakt

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Affären zugegeben: Gates entschuldigt sich für Epstein-Kontakt

Cité dans les dossiers Epstein, Bill Gates s’excuse pour ses liens avec le prédateur sexuel : “Je n’ai rien fait d’illégal”

Read at source (2 outlets)

Cité dans les dossiers Epstein, Bill Gates s’excuse pour ses liens avec le prédateur sexuel : “Je n’ai rien fait d’illégal”

Affären zugegeben: Gates entschuldigt sich für Epstein-Kontakt

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