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Bill Gates ‘apologizes to staff’ over Epstein ties and admits affairs
- Gates apologized to staff at the Gates Foundation for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and for related past mistakes.
- He said he never spent time with Epstein's victims and apologized for introducing Epstein to others at the foundation.
- Gates said he first met Epstein in 2011 and ended contact in 2014, travels included on Epstein's private jet.
- Gates acknowledged his ex-wife Melinda Gates warned him about Epstein in 2013.
- He described Epstein’s influence on fundraising as a factor that tempted him early on.
- Gates stated the relationship was the opposite of the foundation’s values and goals.
- The foundation’s spokesman described the town hall as a scheduled, biannual Q&A with staff.
- Epstein died in a New York jail in 2019, according to the DOJ files referenced in the report.
- Melinda Gates spoke about the scandal on NPR’s Wild Card podcast, calling it painful memories in her marriage.
- Gates reiterated he regrets every minute spent with Epstein and that the time was a mistake.
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