Gates testifies on Epstein: previous Fortune investigation reveals payments to his ex-girlfriend, $1M Microsoft deal
Bill Gates testified before Congress regarding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, admitting it was a "grave error in judgment" to meet with the financier. Gates denied any wrongdoing and stated he was unaware of Epstein's criminal activities, though he acknowledged Epstein's attempts to solicit funds for philanthropic initiatives. The testimony followed a Fortune investigation detailing Epstein's financial support for Gates' ex-girlfriend and a $1 million payment from a Microsoft executive to Epstein. AI
