Bill Gates Apologizes to Foundation Staff for Epstein Ties and Past Affairs

Bill Gates apologized to his foundation's employees for his association with Jeffrey Epstein and disclosed past affairs with two Russian women that Epstein knew about, clarifying he had no connection to Epstein's victims.

25 Feb, 12:15 — 25 Feb, 13:04

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Why this matters

Bill Gates' association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been a source of public scrutiny, particularly following his divorce from Melinda French Gates, with reports linking Epstein to the marital breakdown. His past affairs also draw public interest, impacting his personal reputation and the public image of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a major philanthropic organization.

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets report that Bill Gates apologized to his foundation staff for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and for past extramarital affairs. The core narrative is largely aligned across sources, focusing on the apology and the reasons behind it.

Coverage matrix

	telex	The Independent
Bill Gates apologized for introducing executives to Jeffrey Epstein.
Bill Gates had affairs with two Russian women.
Jeffrey Epstein knew about Bill Gates' past affairs.
Bill Gates stated he had no connection to Jeffrey Epstein's victims.

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

What sources agree on

Bill Gates apologized to his foundation staff.
The apology concerned his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Bill Gates admitted to extramarital affairs.

Key claims3 agreed · 3 unverified

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Bill Gates apologized to his foundation staff.

agreed·The Independenttelex

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Bill Gates apologized for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

agreed·The Independenttelex

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Bill Gates admitted to extramarital affairs.

agreed·The Independenttelex

Bill Gates apologized for introducing executives to Jeffrey Epstein.

unverified·The Independent

Bill Gates had affairs with two Russian women.

unverified·telex

Jeffrey Epstein knew about Bill Gates' past affairs.

unverified·telex

Coverage gaps

Bill Gates apologized for introducing executives to Jeffrey Epstein.

ReportedThe Independent

Missingtelex

Bill Gates had affairs with two Russian women.

Reportedtelex

MissingThe Independent

Jeffrey Epstein knew about Bill Gates' past affairs.

Reportedtelex

MissingThe Independent

Bill Gates stated he had no connection to Jeffrey Epstein's victims.

Reported

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

The Independent

Bill Gates apologizes to staff over his Epstein ties and admits extramarital affairs: report

Center

telex

Bill Gates bocsánatot kért az alapítványa munkatársaitól az Epsteinhez fűződő kapcsolata miatt

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Key entities

Bill GatesMicrosoft co-founder, philanthropist Jeffrey Epsteinconvicted sex offender Gates Foundationphilanthropic organization

Coverage Timeline

First report: telex · 25 Feb, 12:15|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 49m|Window: 49m

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telex25 Feb, 12:15First to report

Bill Gates bocsánatot kért az alapítványa munkatársaitól az Epsteinhez fűződő kapcsolata miatt

The Independent25 Feb, 13:04Latest update

Bill Gates apologizes to staff over his Epstein ties and admits extramarital affairs: report

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The Independent1d ago

Bill Gates apologizes to staff over his Epstein ties and admits extramarital affairs: report

Microsoft co-founder spoke candidly at a Gates Foundation townhall about his past association with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and says sorry for introducing executives to him

By Joe Sommerlad

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telex1d ago

Bill Gates bocsánatot kért az alapítványa munkatársaitól az Epsteinhez fűződő kapcsolata miatt

A milliárdos arról is beszélt az alapítványa dolgozói előtt, hogy korábban két orosz nővel volt viszonya, amikről Epstein is tudott, de az üzletember áldozataihoz nem volt köze.

By Aradi Hanga Zsófia

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Bill Gates Apologizes to Foundation Staff for Epstein Ties and Past Affairs

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What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 3 unverified

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Bill Gates apologizes to staff over his Epstein ties and admits extramarital affairs: report

Center

Bill Gates bocsánatot kért az alapítványa munkatársaitól az Epsteinhez fűződő kapcsolata miatt

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Bill Gates bocsánatot kért az alapítványa munkatársaitól az Epsteinhez fűződő kapcsolata miatt

Bill Gates apologizes to staff over his Epstein ties and admits extramarital affairs: report

Read at source (2 outlets)

Bill Gates apologizes to staff over his Epstein ties and admits extramarital affairs: report

Bill Gates bocsánatot kért az alapítványa munkatársaitól az Epsteinhez fűződő kapcsolata miatt

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What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 3 unverified

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