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What the new documents allege
According to the documents, Epstein drafted emails to himself in 2013, some addressed to “Bill”, in which he alleged that Gates had sought medical assistance through him following sexual encounters with “Russian girls”. In one message, Epstein claimed Gates asked him to delete emails referring to an alleged STD and other intimate details.The files also include draft correspondence written in the voice of Boris Nikolic, a former adviser to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, describing ethical unease and internal strain. There is no indication that Nikolic authored, approved, or was even aware of these emails.Gates’ representatives have dismissed the material as fabrications by a disgruntled individual, arguing that the documents demonstrate Epstein’s resentment at no longer having access to Gates rather than any wrongdoing by the billionaire philanthropist.
Gates’ response
Gates has rejected the allegations outright and reiterated that his association with Epstein was a serious mistake. He has previously acknowledged meeting Epstein several times, saying he had hoped Epstein could help raise funds for global health initiatives, a decision he later described as “quite stupid”.He has maintained that he had no business relationship with Epstein and no involvement in Epstein’s criminal activities.
Divorce and Melinda French Gates’ remarks
Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates announced their divorce in 2021 after 27 years of marriage. In interviews following the split, Melinda French Gates has said that her husband’s association with Jeffrey Epstein played a role in the breakdown of their marriage, describing Epstein as “evil personified” and saying she made clear to Gates early on that she was deeply uncomfortable with the relationship. While she has avoided discussing specific allegations, she has said that trust issues and concerns about Gates’ judgment were factors that led her to conclude the marriage could not continue.
What the Epstein files had already revealed about Gates
Well before the latest document release, reporting and court records had already established several uncomfortable aspects of Gates’ interactions with Epstein:
- Gates met Epstein multiple times after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor, including private dinners at Epstein’s Manhattan residence.
- Epstein attempted to position himself as a facilitator for philanthropic funding connected to Gates-backed causes, although there is no evidence this resulted in financial contributions.
- Gates’ association with Epstein caused concern within the Gates Foundation and contributed to personal and professional strain.
- After Epstein’s arrest in 2019 and his death in custody, Gates publicly distanced himself, acknowledging that engaging with Epstein had been a grave error in judgment.
The bottom line
The newly released Epstein files add sensational but unverified allegations to an already damaging chapter in Bill Gates’ public life. While the documents deepen questions about Gates’ judgment and decision-making, they do not establish criminal conduct.As with much of the Epstein material, the disclosures underline the difficulty of separating fact from manipulation in documents authored by a convicted sex offender whose credibility remains deeply compromised.If you want this tightened further, or reframed as a TOI Explained or Bharat Abroad Big Story, I’ll adapt it cleanly without changing tone or facts.
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