Bill Gates tells Congress that meeting Epstein was 'a grave error in judgment'

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Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Gates described meeting Epstein as a "grave error in judgment" that jeopardized his philanthropic work.
He stated he never witnessed or suspected Epstein's criminal conduct and denied visiting Epstein's properties.
Gates claimed Epstein attempted to leverage knowledge of his extramarital affairs to pressure him for philanthropic engagement.
Discussions between Gates and Epstein about philanthropic funds occurred between 2011 and 2014 and were a "dead-end."
Gates denied ever spending time with Epstein socially or reciprocating any desire for a personal relationship.
Epstein sent emails in 2013 containing unverified allegations about Gates' extramarital affairs and alleged attempts to secretly give medication to Melinda Gates.
Gates admitted to having affairs in a 2021 town hall with staff.
The committee is examining the government's handling of the Epstein case and those with ties to him.

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