Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated'

Bill Gates testified that he never had a personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and cut ties when Epstein could not deliver on fundraising for his philanthropic efforts. He said he cut ties when Epstein could not deliver on fundraising for his philanthropy. Speaking at a closed-door House Oversight Committee hearing in Washington, Gates said Epstein used his infidelities to pressure him and sought access to influential people. He stressed that he never witnessed ongoing criminal conduct and never visited Epstein's island, ranch, or Florida home. Gates acknowledged traveling on a private jet with Epstein and appearing in a photo near Epstein's pilot, but denied any wrongdoing. He urged that survivors deserve justice, and noted DOJ documents showing his name in photos and emails with Epstein, while he maintains no knowledge of illegal activity.