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Bill Gates testifies on Jeffrey Epstein ties, denies wrongdoing

Bill Gates testified before a House committee regarding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates stated he never victimized anyone and described his meetings with Epstein as a grave error in judgment. He also affirmed he never witnessed Epstein's alleged criminal activities and did not visit his properties. AI

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Bill Gates testifies on Jeffrey Epstein ties, denies wrongdoing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing he ‘never victimised anyone’

    Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said on Wednesday that he “never victimised anyone”, as he faced questioning from US lawmakers over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates, one of the world’s richest men and a leading philanthropist, was appearing before the House Ov…