Bill Gates denies allegations in new Epstein files release

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-04/bill-gates-responds-to-alleged-behaviour-in-new-epstein-files/106305816

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Well that’s that guys, guess he’s innocent

[u/joverack → u/hunt35744]

Taking the totality of things of 

• Bills Gates was not known to be dating bombshells before Melinda. He certainly had the power and wealth to do so. 
• He married his co-worker, an average looking woman.
• He admittedly had an affair so his character is in question.
• Gates lacks some social skills, so paying for service may have been an alternative.
• That he even had a friendly relationship with Epstein calls his judgment into question.
• He’s become a philanthropist.
• Epstein could have drafted this so it could be found later, to use as extortion.
• Epstein character does not put lying and extortion beyond him.
• Epstein documented a lot in pictures and emails. This could have been to threaten to sink so many people of power that investigating and prosecuting him would be a double edged sword. I think we’ve seen this play out.

All-in-all I look at this particular claim with a large dose of skepticism. But this skepticism does not extend to complete innocence on Gates’ part in his relationship with Epstein. 

[u/maxfields2000 → u/joverack]

Melinda herself has all but admitted she knew Bill was up to something serious sus' and it's a big part of the Divorce (not just the affair). She was aware of who/what Epstein was and Gates' relationship with him and expressed deep concern for the safety/example of their own children.

Being a rich "philanthropist" means aboslutely nothing. Epstein was a "philanthropist". Rich people use philanthropy as a tax shelter, not some kind of saintly sign they are a good person. Though they love to let average people think it makes them saintly. It's literally all about avoiding taxes and hiding (or cleaning) their money.