Bill Gates Foundation Met Epstein 30 Times, Review Finds

An external review commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation revealed approximately 30 meetings occurred between Jeffrey Epstein and foundation leaders and staff, including Bill Gates, between 2011 and 2014. This finding emerged from a review initiated in March, following the U.S. Department of Justice's release of millions of documents pertaining to Epstein. These released files contained numerous references to Bill Gates and records of his multiple meetings with Epstein, which intensified scrutiny of Gates's past associations with the disgraced financier.

Despite the documented meetings, foundation staff repeatedly raised concerns about the risks associated with associating with Epstein due to his prior conviction. The review's findings indicate that these internal warnings were made on multiple occasions. The external report was commissioned to investigate the extent of these interactions and the foundation's awareness of the potential reputational damage.

The investigation into the foundation's dealings with Epstein was prompted by renewed public attention after the justice department's document release. The documents included several photographs of Gates with Epstein and detailed records of their encounters, leading to widespread discussion about the nature and frequency of their relationship. The external review aimed to provide a comprehensive and objective account of these interactions.