Bill Gates publicly apologized for his past association with convicted Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the 2026 U.S. Department of Justice file release. <br /> <br />During a February 2026 town hall at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Gates called his relationship with Epstein a “huge mistake,” admitting multiple meetings between 2011 and 2014 — years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction. Gates insisted he “did nothing illicit,” denied visiting Epstein’s island, and rejected claims of misconduct. <br /> <br />Newly resurfaced Epstein files have reignited scrutiny over foundation contacts, Gates’ admitted extramarital affairs, and reports that Epstein allegedly attempted leverage using knowledge of a past relationship. <br /> <br />While no charges have been filed against Gates, the revelations have reopened painful chapters — including for Melinda French Gates — and sparked renewed debate about judgment, accountability, and power at the highest levels of global philanthropy. <br />#BillGates #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein #BillGatesApology #GatesFoundation #BreakingNews #DOJFiles #EpsteinScandal #MelindaGates #BillGatesNews #EpsteinCase #GatesControversy #USNews #PhilanthropyScandal #EpsteinInvestigation #FoundationNews #GatesStatement <br />
