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Bill Gates Says Epstein Tried To Use Affairs As Leverage. Bill Gates told a congressional panel that Jeffrey Epstein appeared to be gathering information about his extramarital affairs in an attempt to pressure him after their relationship ended. Gates said Epstein never directly blackmailed him but used “veiled” messages and appeared to be exploring ways to use compromising information as leverage. The Microsoft co-founder testified that Epstein learned about the affairs after they had cut ties and was not involved with any of the women. Gates acknowledged having at least three affairs and said Epstein mixed real information with false claims, including suggestions that he had contracted a sexually transmitted disease. He told lawmakers he first met Epstein in 2011 because he believed the financier’s connections could help raise money for global health projects through the Gates Foundation. Gates said he ended contact in 2014 after concluding Epstein would not deliver on promises to support philanthropic efforts. The billionaire also said he never witnessed Epstein commit a crime and did not know the full extent of his offences until media reports emerged years later. Gates told the panel he regrets the relationship and believes his association with Epstein may have helped give him an undeserved sense of legitimacy.
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