Three questions Bill Gates could face as he testifies to Congress on Epstein
The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate's illegal activity.
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"I hope my testimony is helpful to the work - important work - of the committee to find justice for the victims."
— Bill Gates , Executive
"I was foolish to spend time with him. I was one of many people who regret ever knowing him."
— Bill Gates , Executive
"Bill Gates was still communicating with Jeffrey Epstein, even after some of this kind of horrific information about him and what he was doing was public to a lot of folks, and so we want to ask Mr Gates, why continue that relationship?"
— Robert Garcia , Politician
Key People
Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist through the Gates Foundation.
Convicted sex offender linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender.
Robert Garcia is the lead Democrat on the congressional committee questioning Bill Gates.
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The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate's illegal activity.
Bill Gates distanced himself from Jeffrey Epstein during congressional testimony, stating he made 'a grave error in judgment' by meeting with him and denying any knowledge of Epstein's criminal conduct.
Bill Gates testified before Congress, stating that meeting Jeffrey Epstein was 'a grave error in judgment' and denying any knowledge of Epstein's criminal conduct.
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