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Melinda Gates Responds to Epstein-Related Allegations Against Bill

2/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Melinda French Gates publicly addresses allegations about her ex-husband, Bill Gates, after Epstein documents emerged.
The documents include unverified claims that Bill Gates contracted an infection from 'Russian girls' and sought Epstein's help to administer antibiotics to Melinda.
In an NPR interview, Melinda Gates said she is sad about resurfacing memories and urged questions toward Bill Gates.
Bill Gates' spokesperson denied the allegations, calling them absurd and completely false.

History

Historical Context

Bill Gates' association with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, began in 2011, shortly after Epstein's 2008 conviction for procuring a child for prostitution. This relationship drew scrutiny in 2019, coinciding with Melinda French Gates' divorce proceedings, as concerns about Gates' connections to Epstein emerged. The controversy underscores the complexities of accountability in philanthropy and the impact of personal relationships on public figures.

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Story summary

Melinda French Gates publicly addresses allegations about her ex-husband, Bill Gates, after Epstein documents emerged.
The documents include unverified claims that Bill Gates contracted an infection from 'Russian girls' and sought Epstein's help to administer antibiotics to Melinda.
In an NPR interview, Melinda Gates said she is sad about resurfacing memories and urged questions toward Bill Gates.
Bill Gates' spokesperson denied the allegations, calling them absurd and completely false.

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