Bill Gates 'took responsibility' over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says
A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."
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Notable Quotes
"I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."
— Bill Gates , Executive
"I apologise to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made."
— Bill Gates , Executive
"To give her credit, she was always kind of sceptical about the Epstein thing."
— Bill Gates , Executive
"I am so happy to be away from all the muck."
— Melinda French Gates , Executive
"I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."
— Bill Gates , Executive
"I apologise to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made."
— Bill Gates , Executive
"I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."
— Bill Gates , Executive
"It was a huge mistake to spend time with Epstein."
— Bill Gates , Executive
"To give her credit, she was always kind of sceptical about the Epstein thing."
— Bill Gates , Executive
"What Is Truly Shameful"
— Rahul Gandhi , Politician
Key People
Former prince and brother of King Charles, involved in a police investigation related to misconduct in public office.
Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist through the Gates Foundation.
Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender.
Philanthropist and co-chair of the Gates Foundation.
Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India.
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress.
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A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."
Bill Gates admitted to his mistakes concerning his association with Jeffrey Epstein during a town hall meeting, apologizing to the Foundation staff and clarifying that he did not witness or participate in any illicit activities.
Bill Gates apologized to the Gates Foundation staff over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, stating that he did not engage in any illicit activities and clarifying that he never spent time with Epstein's victims.
Bill Gates acknowledged his mistakes regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a town hall meeting with the Gates Foundation staff, apologizing for involving them in meetings with Epstein and clarifying that he did not engage in any illicit activities.
Bill Gates admitted to having two affairs with Russian women and apologized to the Foundation staff over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging that involving Foundation executives in meetings with Epstein was a huge mistake.
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