Overview
- The Justice Department published more than three million Epstein-related files that include two July 18, 2013 emails attributed to Jeffrey Epstein referencing Bill Gates and alleging a sexually transmitted infection.
- News reports note the emails appear unsigned and may never have been sent, and their inclusion in the files does not by itself substantiate the claims.
- Bill Gates has denied wrongdoing, with a spokesperson calling the allegations absolutely false and describing the documents as evidence of Epstein’s frustration.
- In an Australian TV interview this week, Gates said he regrets his meetings with Epstein, denied visiting Epstein’s island, and rejected any involvement in illegal activity.
- Coverage emphasizes that Gates has not been accused by Epstein’s victims, while the newly accessible materials further illuminate Epstein’s extensive network of contacts.