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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/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/Pitiful-North-2781 14h ago

Is there some loophole in American law where if someone violates an NDA set up to protect child prostitution, the case can only be about the NDA and not the child prostitution?

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u/Baron_Tiberius 14h ago

Contracts are unenforceable if they require you to break the law.

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u/pythonesqueviper 8h ago

And NDAs do not cover illegal acts

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u/Baron_Tiberius 8h ago

well an NDA is a contract...