Bill Gates says ‘I have never victimised anyone’ at Epstein hearing

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Coverage of the event diverges in framing, with the NZ Herald and BBC News focusing on Gates' statements about Epstein. The Guardian also covered Gates' testimony, with similar details. The BBC News added that Epstein used Gates' marital…

Jun 10, 2026 · 6:04 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 48 views

Bill Gates says ‘I have never victimised anyone’ at Epstein hearing

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Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.‌SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates arrives for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee. Photo / AFPMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates arrives for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee. Photo / AFPMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates denied that he knew any of Jeffrey Epstein’s wrongdoing as he began closed-door testimony to US lawmakers over his relationship with the notorious sex offender.

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▪Photo / AFPMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates arrives for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee.
▪Photo / AFPMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates denied that he knew any of Jeffrey Epstein’s wrongdoing as he began closed-door testimony to US lawmakers over his relationship with the notorious sex offender.

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▪ Bill Gates tells US House ‘I have never victimized anyone’ in Epstein testimony — the Guardian
▪ Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated' — BBC News

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