Bill Gates says Epstein sought to blackmail him over extramarital affairs

Transcript of congressional testimony shows Microsoft founder spoke of ‘veiled’ threats made by late sex offender

Bill Gates says Epstein sought to blackmail him over extramarital affairs

TL;DR

  • Bill Gates testified before the House oversight committee about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Gates stated that Epstein considered blackmailing him over his extramarital affairs, referring to 'veiled' threats and draft emails.
  • Gates clarified that he was never actually blackmailed, but believed Epstein was contemplating it.
  • The tech pioneer claimed he was unaware of the full extent of Epstein's criminal behavior and had never victimized anyone.
  • Gates admitted to extramarital affairs with two Russian women and stated his relationship with Epstein began in 2011, after Epstein's guilty plea to prostitution charges involving minors.