Globally renowned industrialist and philanthropist Bill Gates is once again in the headlines due to the controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. (Image X @theprayagtiwari)
New Delhi: Globally renowned industrialist and philanthropist Bill Gates is once again in the headlines due to the controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. Embroiled in this scandal, Gates is now apologizing. He has admitted to having affairs with two Russian women. Amid the growing controversy following the recent release of new documents, Gates has publicly apologized to the employees of his organization, the Bill Gates Foundation, stating that he made a grave mistake.
According to sources, during an internal town hall meeting, Gates, responding to questions about his past relationships, admitted that spending time with Epstein and introducing him to senior officials at the foundation was a "huge mistake." He stated that this decision caused discomfort among those within the organization, for which he takes responsibility. At the town hall, Gates also reportedly admitted to having two affairs with Russian women mentioned in the Epstein Files, but clarified that those relationships had nothing to do with Epstein's victims. The Microsoft co-founder's statement comes amid renewed scrutiny after media reports revealed details of his previous interactions with Epstein.
The controversy resurfaced when US Justice Department documents and photographs were made public, detailing several meetings between Gates and Epstein. Some of the photographs showed Gates with women whose identities have been kept confidential. According to an India Today report, during a town hall meeting, Bill Gates also admitted to having two personal relationships with Russian women mentioned in these files. However, he told employees, "I did nothing illegal or witnessed anything like that."
This controversy has also affected Bill Gates' public appearances. Gates recently canceled his participation in the AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in India, so as not to distract from the event's main topics. It's worth noting that the Gates Foundation has already clarified that it had no financial dealings with Epstein and never gave him any role within the organization. Despite this, the new revelations have raised questions about Gates' image and professional credibility. This development has once again intensified the debate about the extent to which personal relationships between influential figures in public life can affect their credibility.
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