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Bill Gates 'took responsibility for his actions' over Epstein links, foundation says

Bill Gates apologized for meeting Jeffrey Epstein and involving foundation executives, calling it a mistake during a town hall attended by Gates Foundation staff.

  • On Feb 24, Bill Gates apologized to Gates Foundation staff and the foundation said he `took responsibility for his actions`, refocusing scrutiny on his controversial friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Following the release of DOJ files and press coverage, a Gates Foundation spokesperson told Reuters the town hall addressed the Epstein files and reflected what Gates shared.
  • Gates explained that the photos were taken at Epstein's request by Epstein's assistants, told staff `I saw nothing illicit` on Tuesday, and acknowledged two affairs with Russian women unrelated to Epstein's victims.
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Bill Gates 'took responsibility for his actions' over Epstein links, foundation says

Bill Gates "took responsibility for his actions" over ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a town hall meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation, a spokesperson for the philanthropic group told Reuters in a written statement on Tuesday.

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