Bill Gates says Epstein sought to blackmail him over extramarital affairs
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- #Bill Gates
- #Congress Testimony
- #Jeffrey Epstein
- Bill Gates testified to Congress that Jeffrey Epstein attempted to 'blackmail' him over extramarital affairs, though Gates stated he was not actually blackmailed.
- Gates described Epstein's 'veiled' threats and draft emails as potential rehearsal for blackmail, but emphasized no such messages were sent to him directly.
- Gates acknowledged his relationship with Epstein, which started in 2011, was a mistake but denied knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities or involvement in them.
- He admitted to extramarital affairs with two Russian women and cited Epstein's ability to raise funds for global health as part of his initial connection to him.
- The testimony highlights how Epstein's documents reveal links to public figures who often downplayed or denied ties to the sex offender.