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Bill Gates Confronts Congressional Committee Over Jeffrey Epstein Philanthropy Discussions

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates appeared voluntarily before the US House Oversight Committee to address his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates faces scrutiny regarding the duration and nature of their relationship, particularly given Epstein's criminal history and the recent release of documents detailing their interactions. Gates maintains his meetings with Epstein were solely for philanthropic purposes that ultimately yielded no funding.

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Bill Gates Confronts Congressional Committee Over Jeffrey Epstein Philanthropy Discussions

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