She also said the Microsoft founder still has questions to answer about his relationship with the disgraced financier.
Recent releases from the Epstein files have surfaced allegations that Gates hid a sexually transmitted disease from Melinda after contact with “Russian girls.” Gates’s office quickly called these claims “absolutely absurd and completely false.”
Speaking to Australia’s 9News, Gates denied the allegations, explaining that Epstein wrote an email to himself in 2013 that was never sent.
“I don’t know what his thinking was there. Was he trying to attack me in some way? Every minute I spent with him, I regret, and I apologize that I did that,” Gates said. He added that his meetings with Epstein in 2011 were focused on potential scientific investments, and he never visited Epstein’s private Caribbean island or had any relations with women there.
Melinda French Gates, in a recent NPR interview, expressed the emotional toll of Epstein’s revelations, calling it a “reckoning as a society.” She reflected on her difficult marriage and said she has “moved on” to a “beautiful place” in her life, away from the “muck” that existed before. She also expressed sorrow for Epstein’s victims, saying, “No girl should ever be put in the situation they were put in by Epstein.”
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The controversy has drawn political attention. Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace said Gates has questions to answer and has requested a congressional subpoena. The scrutiny follows similar developments for Bill and Hillary Clinton, who have also agreed to testify to the House oversight committee investigating Epstein.
The Epstein files continue to reveal the far-reaching connections of the disgraced financier, touching high-profile figures like Gates. While Gates regrets his interactions, Melinda’s statements highlight personal and societal consequences. Public scrutiny remains high as legal and political investigations unfold, underscoring the lasting impact of Epstein’s crimes.
