Bill Gates Regrets Epstein Association as DOJ Releases New Files
In the wake of a recent document release by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), tech billionaire Bill Gates has openly expressed regret for his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, has expressed deep sadness over the situation and hopes that the victims of Epstein's alleged crimes receive justice. This comes as the DOJ released over 3 million investigative records related to Epstein, which have renewed scrutiny of Gates' personal life and health-related dealings.
Background and Context
The DOJ's release of Epstein's personal emails and other documents has implicated numerous high-profile figures, including Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and others in Epstein's vast network. These documents allege that Gates had affairs and tried to get medication to treat a sexually transmitted infection. Gates has strongly denied these claims. The Microsoft founder stated that emails attributed to Epstein mentioning his name are false.
Gates's Response
In an interview with 9 News Australia, Bill Gates said he was foolly
to spend time with Epstein. I met Jeffrey in 2011,
Gates said. Over a period of three years, I had a number of dinners with him. The focus was always on his connections to rich people and purported ability to secure funding for global health initiatives.
Gates has since expressed regret for every minute
he spent with Epstein, and referred to his dealings with Epstein as a dead end
.
Melinda French Gates's Reaction
Melinda French Gates, Gates's ex-wife, addressed the recent revelations about her former husband in the Epstein files, describing them as heartbreaking
. It's heart-wrenching what happened to those girls,
she told Corriere della Sera. The new references to Bill Gates in the Epstein files have brought up painful
memories for her.
Wider Implications and Reactions
The DOJ's release of Epstein's files has sparked reactions from various quarters. Several prominent figures have been named in the documents, leading to renewed scrutiny and potential legal actions. President Donald Trump has considered legal action against author Michael Wolff and the Epstein estate, insisting the newly released files clear him of wrongdoing.
Conclusion
The fallout from the DOJ's massive document release continues to reverberate. As further details emerge, the focus remains on the victims of Epstein's alleged crimes and on the actions and reactions of those implicated in the documents. With Gates expressing regret and his ex-wife expressing deep sadness over the situation, the scrutiny over their past association with Epstein is unlikely to subside anytime soon.