Coverage dated February 24, 2026 to February 25, 2026

Bill Gates apologizes for Epstein ties, admits to affairs with Russian women

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NEW YORK — Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates issued an apology for his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a townhall for the Gates Foundation, during which he also confessed to having

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NBC News
Bill Gates admits affairs, says Epstein association was 'huge mistake' in Gates Foundation town hall (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 24, 2026
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Bill Gates admitted to Gates Foundation staff members that he had two affairs and also said it was a "huge mistake" to spend time with late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
CBS News
Bill Gates apologizes to Gates Foundation staff over Epstein ties, admits to having affairs (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 24, 2026
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Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has apologized to staff of his foundation over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Digital Journal
Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes (opens Digital Journal)
Published Feb 24, 2026
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The Microsoft co-founder is among the prominent names appearing in documents released by the US Justice Department.
New York Post
Inside Bill Gates’ sordid affair with Russian Mila Antonova and the dark links to Epstein (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 24, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Bill Gates has admitted two affairs with Russian women during his 27-year marriage – one a much-younger bridge player with ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
FOX Business
Bill Gates apologizes to foundation staff over Epstein ties (opens FOX Business)
Published Feb 24, 2026
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Bill Gates apologized to Gates Foundation staff for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, admitting he made mistakes that cast a cloud over the organization.
New York Post
Bill Gates admits he had 2 affairs with Russian women, apologizes to staff over Jeffrey Epstein ties (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 24, 2026
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“I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit,” Gates told staffers at a Foundation town hall.
Blaze Media
'The mistake I made': Bill Gates reportedly admits to affairs with Russians, apologizes for Epstein fallout (opens Blaze Media)
Published Feb 24, 2026
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Gates attempts to salvage his legacy and the reputation of his massive nonprofit organization.
Newsweek
Bill Gates admits affairs, discusses Epstein relationship: report (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 24, 2026
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Gates reportedly said it was a "huge mistake" to spend time with the late convicted sex offender during a meeting with employees.
Breitbart News
Bill Gates Apologizes to Foundation Staff over Epstein Ties, Claims He Did 'Nothing Illicit' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 24, 2026
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Bill Gates has apologized to staff of the Gates Foundation over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, admitting he made mistakes that had cast a cloud over the philanthropic group while insisting he didn't participate in Epstein's crimes. Gates bizarrely stated, “I did nothing illicit.
The Daily Caller
Bill Gates Reportedly Apologizes For Epstein Ties, Admits To Having Affairs With Russian Women (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 24, 2026
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Bill Gates reportedly apologized to Gates Foundation employees regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein and admitted he cheated on his ex-wife.
MyNorthwest
Bill Gates apologizes to foundation staff over Jeffrey Epstein ties, admits to affairs (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Feb 24, 2026
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates apologized to his foundation's staff and team for his connection to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
The Guardian
Bill Gates apologizes to foundation staff for Jeffrey Epstein ties (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 24, 2026
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Microsoft co-founder admits affairs and calls meetings ‘huge mistake’ but denies involvement in Epstein’s crimes
Forbes
Bill Gates Says He Had Two Affairs With Russian Women (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 24, 2026
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Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, said Epstein was aware of his affairs but that he wasn’t involved in Epstein’s sex trafficking schemes.
The Columbian
Bill Gates apologizes for Epstein ties, admits to affairs with Russian women (opens The Columbian)
Published Feb 25, 2026
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NEW YORK — Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates issued an apology for his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a townhall for the Gates Foundation, during which he also confessed to having
Deutsche Welle
Bill Gates apologizes over ties to Epstein (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 25, 2026

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