Gates and Epstein: What the Report Revealed | Seattle News

Bill Gates’ past ties to Jeffrey Epstein have sparked fresh scrutiny, with a WilmerHale review finding no illegal activity or payment to Epstein by the Gates Foundation — though Gates was aware of Epstein’s conviction in 2011. Foundation staff raised concerns about associating with Epstein, which escalated to Gates himself, but no evidence surfaced that Gates or staff knew about Epstein’s trafficking operation. The partnership ended in late 2014 after Epstein allegedly misled staff about donor involvement in a fund. Gates now calls their interactions “dinners” and advises caution — “he’s dead. So, you know, in general, you always have to be careful.” Melinda French Gates says lingering questions are for those involved to answer. The foundation’s board has pledged to tighten vetting for future partners, while French authorities investigate the death of a modeling scout linked to Epstein found in a Paris suburb. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26cee5f8adae02cb