Bill Gates to Appear Before U.S. Congress in Epstein Inquiry

Jeffrey Epstein’s legal troubles have drawn the attention of the House Oversight Committee, which is set to call Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, for testimony in June. The billionaire philanthropist is among the prominent figures participating in the probe into Epstein’s alleged misconduct. According to a spokesperson, Gates is eager to contribute to the committee’s investigation by addressing their questions.

The hearing is scheduled for 10 June. While Gates has not faced formal accusations from Epstein’s victims, his involvement in the case is detailed in over three million documents released by the justice department earlier this year. These files, which have been made public through legislation signed by former President Trump in November, reveal his communications and relationship with the convicted sex offender.

During a meeting with staff from his charitable foundation, Gates took responsibility for his associations with Epstein. A statement from the foundation noted that he “spoke candidly” and provided “detailed answers” to inquiries. The Wall Street Journal reported that Gates apologized for his meetings with Epstein, mentioning two affairs with Russian women that the financier later learned of. He asserted, “I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit.”

“Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail,” the Gates Foundation said in a statement.

Earlier this year, Gates shared his connection to Epstein during an interview with 9News in Australia. He described their interactions as limited to dinners and emphasized that he never visited Epstein’s island. “Every minute I spent with him I regret and I apologize that I did that,” he stated. Later, his spokesperson clarified that Gates had never attended parties with Epstein and denied any role in the illegal activities linked to the late financier.

The House Oversight Committee requested Gates’ testimony on 3 March. This follows other notable appearances, including former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who testified in February. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and former Attorney General Pam Bondi are also expected to provide their accounts in upcoming weeks.