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Gates Foundation says it has opened external review of Epstein ties
The review follows Justice Department and congressional releases showing staff communications with Epstein, and the foundation said it found no financial payments or employment.
- On Tuesday, the Gates Foundation announced an external review of its past engagement with Jeffrey Epstein while planning to eliminate up to 500 jobs by 2030 to cut operating costs.
- Chairman Bill Gates faced mounting scrutiny after the Justice Department released emails showing staff communication with Epstein, prompting the foundation to address these ties publicly.
- Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman stated in a staff memo, "This is a challenging time for our organization in many ways, but it also highlights the critical importance of taking the tough actions now." The foundation caps operating expenses at $1.25 billion within its $9 billion budget.
- Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett confirmed he has not spoken to Gates since Epstein documents emerged, while Congress scheduled Gates for a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee interview on June 10.
- Management expects to receive an update on the external review this summer. The foundation previously stated it made no financial payments to Epstein and regrets any employee interaction with the late financier.
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced an internal investigation following the release of new documents detailing communications between its founder, Bill Gates, and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as well as exchanges between Epstein and employees of the foundation itself. Read more
The Gates Foundation is investigating its ties to Epstein—just weeks before Bill Gates faces Congress
The Gates Foundation has commissioned an external investigation of its past engagement with Jeffrey Epstein, CEO Mark Suzman told staff in a memo this week, as billionaire and foundation co-founder Bill Gates prepares to testify before Congress in June about his relationship with the late sex offender. The memo was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. In a statement the Foundation gave the Journal, they said the review was launched in Marc…
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Bill Gates’ foundation launches outside review of his Epstein ties
The Gates Foundation has commissioned an external review into ties between the Seattle-headquartered philanthropic foundation and the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who maintained a yearslong relationship with foundation founder Bill Gates.
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