Bill Gates to testify before House panel in Jeffrey Epstein probe, reports say
Gates has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection to Epstein and denies any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
WASHINGTON — Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee for an interview as part of the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to multiple reports.
“Gates welcomes the opportunity to appear before the committee,” a spokesperson told the Washington Post. “While he never witnessed or participated in any of Epstein’s illegal conduct, he is looking forward to answering all the committee’s questions to support their important work.”
Politico reported the interview would be transcribed and happen June 10.
Gates, a philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft, appears multiple times in the Justice Department’s release of documents connected to its investigation of the late financier. The Justice Department’s files include email correspondence between Gates and Epstein about philanthropic projects, calendar entries documenting dates they got together, and photos of Gates at events the two men attended.
Gates has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection to Epstein and denies any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. Gates has said he had met with Epstein to discuss philanthropy and believed Epstein could help him raise money for issues like global health.
“Every minute that I spent with him I regret, and I apologize that I did that,” Gates told Australia’s 9News in February.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Exploring Documented Records
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