Bill Gates Regrets 2011 Epstein Meetings During Congressional Testimony
MSFT•Bill Gates appeared before the House Oversight Committee on June 10 to address his 2011 meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, expressing regret for the association. He denied witnessing any criminal activity, said he never visited Epstein’s properties, and urged the committee to pursue justice for victims.
1. Congressional Hearing Overview
On June 10, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates testified in a closed-door session of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee addressing his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
2. Expressions of Regret and Denial
Gates stated he should never have met with Epstein, denied witnessing any criminal activity, and emphasized that he never visited Epstein’s island, ranch, or Florida home.
3. Timeline of Epstein Meetings
Gates first met Epstein in 2011, three years after Epstein’s 2008 Florida conviction, and has not been accused of any wrongdoing related to those interactions.
4. Transcript Release and Potential Impact
The committee plans to release a full transcript within days, and analysts will monitor whether Gates’s testimony influences Microsoft’s corporate image and investor confidence.
