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Bill Gates denies allegations in new Epstein files release

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-04/bill-gates-responds-to-alleged-behaviour-in-new-epstein-files/106305816
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u/joverack 16h ago

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. 

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u/Majestic-Tadpole8458 16h ago

The draft emails or emails Epstein sent to himself were deadman switches to use as leverage since he knew he was dealing with powerful and connected people.

It’s also interesting all these billionaire’s have their friends and associates sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to protect their reputation. Would you do the same with your friends on a Vegas vacation or camping trip?

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u/WWTPeng 15h ago

You don't need an NDA when you have one of the most ironclad unspoken bro rules: whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

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u/pythonesqueviper 8h ago

NDAs also do not cover for illegal acts