US EditionBill Gates apologizes for spending time with Epstein: ‘I was foolish’
Bill Gates apologized for associating with Epstein, denying misconduct claims and stating his meetings were limited to dinners aimed at philanthropy, calling it a 'dead end.'
- On Feb. 4, 2026, Bill Gates apologized in a 9News Australia interview, saying `I was one of many people who regret ever knowing him`.
- After the U.S. Department of Justice released more than 3 million documents, Snopes verified two draft emails referencing Bill Gates in the Jan. 30, 2026 tranche.
- Epstein's draft emails alleged Gates contracted an STD and sought antibiotics to secretly give Melinda French Gates, but Gates denied this, saying he only attended dinners and never went to Epstein's private island.
- A Gates spokesperson told Snopes and ABC the claims are 'absolutely absurd and completely false,' while Melinda French Gates said remaining questions 'are for those people, and for even my ex-husband' in an NPR interview.
- Gates met Epstein in 2011 to pursue philanthropy connections, but says the promises were a 'dead end' and the association contributed to his 2021 divorce and reputational fallout.
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Bill Gates Breaks His Silence: Regrets 'Every Minute' Spent with Jeffrey Epstein
Bill Gates says he regrets "every minute" he spent with disgraced financier and convicted sex predator Jeffrey Epstein. "I was foolish to spend time with him," the billionaire said. Gates reiterated his unconvincing denials of what was seemingly a close friendship with the horrific pervert.
In an interview, Bill Gates explained that he had met the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein because he had access to extremely rich people who could be won for charitable purposes. Read all the backgrounds with a picture.
Sydney Morning Herald
‘I regret ever knowing him’: Bill Gates denies Epstein claim in latest release of files
The billionaire Microsoft co-founder conceded he went to dinners with Epstein but denied ever going to his island or meeting girls with him.
U.S. authorities publish millions of documents in the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It also contains the name of Bill Gates. After his ex-wife Melinda comments on the case, the Microsoft co-founder now takes up his position again.
Bill Gates calls himself 'foolish' for spending time with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Bill Gates said Tuesday he was "foolish" to have ever spent time with Jeffrey Epstein during a 9News Australia interview, denying allegations from the Epstein emails.
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