Bill Gates to be heard by US Congress commission investigating Epstein case
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Bill Gates is scheduled to appear before a US Congressional commission on Wednesday, which is investigating the Epstein affair and plans to question the billionaire about his friendship with the sex offender. The Microsoft co-founder will be at the Capitol in Washington for a closed-door interview with the House of Representatives commission. A spokesperson for Gates stated in April that he welcomed the opportunity to appear before the commission, adding that while he never witnessed or participated in any of Epstein's illegal acts, he is eager to answer the commission's questions to support their important work. In late February, Gates described his ties to Jeffrey Epstein as a "huge mistake," admitting to members of his foundation that he had extramarital affairs with two Russian women, but denying any involvement in the actions of the American financier, who died in prison in 2019 before his trial for sex crimes. Gates reportedly said, "It was a huge mistake to spend time with Epstein" and to invite Gates Foundation leaders to meetings with him, according to an audio recording obtained by the Wall Street Journal. He also stated, "I didn't do anything illegal. I didn't see anything illegal." According to Gates, his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein began in 2011, three years after the former financier pleaded guilty to prostitution involving minors. A draft email from Jeffrey Epstein, published by the US Department of Justice, mentions Bill Gates' extramarital affairs. In t
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