Bill Gates Alleges Jeffrey Epstein Attempted Blackmail Over Affairs

Bill Gates has testified that Jeffrey Epstein attempted to blackmail him over extramarital affairs, with Epstein's ideas reportedly moving towards a scheme of extortion.

24 Jun, 22:20 — 25 Jun, 08:54

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it sheds further light on the manipulative tactics employed by Jeffrey Epstein and the extent of his influence over powerful individuals. It highlights the ongoing legal and public scrutiny surrounding Epstein's network and the posthumous revelations impacting those associated with him.

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What sources agree on

Bill Gates testified to Congress about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein
Gates believes Epstein attempted to blackmail him over extramarital affairs
Epstein's alleged blackmail attempts were not direct threats but implied through documents and email drafts
Gates's testimony is based on recently released documents and a transcript of his statements

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Bill Gates told lawmakers that Jeffrey Epstein mulled blackmailing him over extramarital affairs.

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Epstein never directly threatened Gates.

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Epstein issued 'veiled' threats to Bill Gates.

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Epstein planned to use Gates's infidelities as a tool to pressure him to remain friends.

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Coverage gaps

Epstein 'weirdly' kept a picture of Bill Gates and Prince Andrew

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual31d ago

'Going in that direction': Bill Gates tells Congress Epstein mulled blackmailing him over extramarital affairs

According to a transcript of the testimony, the Microsoft founder spoke of "veiled" threats issued to him by Jeffrey Epstein.

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irish-independent31d ago

Bill Gates says Epstein ‘weirdly’ kept picture of him and Andrew and planned to blackmail Gates over affairs

By Nick Lester

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zerohedgeLow31d ago

Transcript Shows Bill Gates Claim Epstein Issued 'Veiled' Threats Over Affairs

Transcript Shows Bill Gates Claim Epstein Issued 'Veiled' Threats Over Affairs Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Bill Gates told lawmakers in a recent interview that Jeffrey Epstein threatened him subtly over his affairs but did not overtly blackmail him, according to a transcript released on June 23. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates (C) in Washington, on June 10, 2026. Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images Epstein in 2013 "made some veiled referen...

By Tyler Durden

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Coverage Timeline

First report: zerohedge · 24 Jun, 22:20|Full coverage: 7 · 18h|Window: 18h

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zerohedge24 Jun, 22:20First to report

Transcript Shows Bill Gates Claim Epstein Issued 'Veiled' Threats Over Affairs

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irish-independent25 Jun, 05:25

Bill Gates says Epstein ‘weirdly’ kept picture of him and Andrew and planned to blackmail Gates over affairs

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naftemporiki25 Jun, 07:22

Ο Μπιλ Γκέιτς ισχυρίζεται ότι ο Τζέφρι Έπστιν προσπάθησε να τον εκβιάσει για εξωσυζυγικές σχέσεις

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hindustan-times25 Jun, 08:54

'Going in that direction': Bill Gates tells Congress Epstein mulled blackmailing him over extramarital affairs

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telex25 Jun, 10:02

Bill Gates azt állítja, Epstein a házasságon kívüli viszonyaival próbálta zsarolni őt

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helsingin-sanomat25 Jun, 15:07

Yhdysvallat | Bill Gates kertoi oikeudelle Jeffrey Epsteinin aikoneen kiristää häntä

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observador25 Jun, 16:47Latest update

Bill Gates: "As ideias de Epstein caminhavam" para chantagem

Story evolution

Initial ReportsJune 24 evening - June 25 early morning

Early reports from ZeroHedge and Irish Independent begin to surface, mentioning Gates's claims of 'veiled' threats and Epstein's alleged blackmail plans.

Widespread CoverageJune 25 morning - afternoon

More international outlets pick up the story, confirming Gates's testimony to Congress and detailing the nature of the alleged blackmail attempts based on released documents and transcripts.

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Bill Gates Alleges Jeffrey Epstein Attempted Blackmail Over Affairs

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'Going in that direction': Bill Gates tells Congress Epstein mulled blackmailing him over extramarital affairs

Bill Gates says Epstein ‘weirdly’ kept picture of him and Andrew and planned to blackmail Gates over affairs

Transcript Shows Bill Gates Claim Epstein Issued 'Veiled' Threats Over Affairs

Coverage Timeline

Transcript Shows Bill Gates Claim Epstein Issued 'Veiled' Threats Over Affairs

Bill Gates says Epstein ‘weirdly’ kept picture of him and Andrew and planned to blackmail Gates over affairs

Ο Μπιλ Γκέιτς ισχυρίζεται ότι ο Τζέφρι Έπστιν προσπάθησε να τον εκβιάσει για εξωσυζυγικές σχέσεις

'Going in that direction': Bill Gates tells Congress Epstein mulled blackmailing him over extramarital affairs

Bill Gates azt állítja, Epstein a házasságon kívüli viszonyaival próbálta zsarolni őt

Yhdysvallat | Bill Gates kertoi oikeudelle Jeffrey Epsteinin aikoneen kiristää häntä

Bill Gates: "As ideias de Epstein caminhavam" para chantagem

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