Arabic version: بيل غيتس سيشهد أمام الكونغرس في تحقيق إيبستين
Bill Gates is set to testify before the US Congress in June about his interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, lawmakers have confirmed. According to BBC News, the co-founder of Microsoft is the latest prominent figure to agree to appear before the House Oversight Committee investigating Epstein’s wrongdoing. The hearing is scheduled for June 10.
Gates has not been accused of misconduct by any of Epstein’s victims, and his inclusion in investigative files does not imply any criminal activity. Earlier this year, the justice department released more than three million documents related to Epstein, revealing details about Gates’ communications and relationship with him. However, millions more documents remain undisclosed.
In a recent meeting with staff from his charitable foundation, Gates addressed his connections to Epstein and expressed regret for his past interactions. A spokesperson from the Gates Foundation stated that he “took responsibility for his actions” and spoke candidly about the matter.
Gates previously acknowledged his limited interactions with Epstein, which he described as consisting mainly of dinners, and he emphasized that he never visited Epstein’s island. He has publicly stated, “Every minute I spent with him I regret and I apologise that I did that.”
A spokesperson for Gates reiterated that he has never attended parties with Epstein and categorically denied any involvement in illegal activities associated with him. While Gates acknowledges that meeting Epstein was a serious error in judgment, he unequivocally denies any improper conduct related to Epstein and the horrible activities in which Epstein was involved.
The House Oversight Committee issued a letter on March 3 requesting Gates’ testimony, which comes following other high-profile testimonies, including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who appeared before the committee in February. Other witnesses, such as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and former Attorney General Pam Bondi, are also expected to testify in the coming weeks.
