Bill Gates addressed his connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and “took responsibility for his actions” during a town hall meeting of his nonprofit Gates Foundation on Tuesday (February 24, 2026), the nonprofit said. “Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail,” a Gates Foundation spokesperson said in a statement. Mr. Gates has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein and denies any knowledge of Epstein's crimes. Mr. Gates has said he had met with Epstein to discuss philanthropy and believed he could help Mr. Gates raise money for issues like global health. Both Mr. Gates and French Gates have said that his relationship with Epstein created problems in their marriage.

Source: The Hindu February 26, 2026 02:04 UTC