Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. During the closed-door hearing, Gates claimed that Epstein attempted to use information about Gates's extramarital affairs to maintain their relationship. Gates stated that he did not engage in any wrongdoing associated with Epstein and described various meetings they had, asserting that they were focused on philanthropic discussions.
Gates acknowledged that he had met Epstein multiple times after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea for sex crimes, but he maintained that he never witnessed any illicit conduct. He expressed regret for his association with Epstein earlier this year. Gates emphasized that he never visited Epstein's properties and denied any personal interest in a relationship with Epstein.
The testimony is part of a broader investigation by the oversight committee into Epstein's activities, which has included interviews with several high-profile individuals. The committee has released documents related to Epstein's estate as part of its inquiry, while some documents from the Department of Justice are still pending release, prompting concerns from Democrats about compliance with a congressional law requiring full disclosure of Epstein-related documents.