Bill Gates publicly apologized for his past association with convicted Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the 2026 U.S. Department of Justice file release.
During a February 2026 town hall at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Gates called his relationship with Epstein a “huge mistake,” admitting multiple meetings between 2011 and 2014 — years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction. Gates insisted he “did nothing illicit,” denied visiting Epstein’s island, and rejected claims of misconduct.
Newly resurfaced Epstein files have reignited scrutiny over foundation contacts, Gates’ admitted extramarital affairs, and reports that Epstein allegedly attempted leverage using knowledge of a past relationship.
While no charges have been filed against Gates, the revelations have reopened painful chapters — including for Melinda French Gates — and sparked renewed debate about judgment, accountability, and power at the highest levels of global philanthropy.
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