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Melinda French Gates says Bill Gates ‘has to answer' for being in the Epstein files

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Newest development Feb 4, 2026 · 2 reportsBill Gates says he ‘regrets’ knowing Epstein as ex-wife alludes to ‘muck’ in marriage

Melinda French Gates spoke out after the release of Epstein files that contained mentions of her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

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    Melinda French Gates says Bill Gates ‘has to answer' for being in the Epstein files

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    Bill Gates says he ‘regrets’ knowing Epstein as ex-wife alludes to ‘muck’ in marriage

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    Melinda French Gates says Bill Gates ‘has to answer' for being in the Epstein files (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Melinda French Gates spoke out after the release of Epstein files that contained mentions of her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

  2. ABC 7 Chicago

    Melinda French Gates responds to latest Bill Gates allegations in Epstein files (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Melinda French Gates addressed the references to her ex-husband Bill Gates in the latest Epstein files release.

  3. Forbes

    Melinda French Gates Speaks Out On Bill Gates’ Epstein Ties, Calls On Him To ‘Answer’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Bill Gates and his ex-wife separated in 2021

  4. Gizmodo

    Melinda French Gates Appears to Confirm Divorce With Bill Was Related to Epstein (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    "I had to leave my marriage," Melinda Gates told NPR after being asked about the newly released emails.

  5. Newsweek

    Melinda Gates speaks out on Bill Gates in Epstein files (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Melinda French Gates addresses renewed scrutiny after Justice Department documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein referenced her former husband, Bill Gates.

  6. NPR

    Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband Bill Gates being mentioned in Epstein files (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    In an interview on NPR's Wild Card podcast, Melinda French Gates reacts to her ex-husband Bill Gates being mentioned in the most recent release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

  7. New York Post

    Melinda French Gates says latest allegations about Bill Gates’ antics with Epstein dredge up ‘very painful’ memories of their marriage (opens New York Post)

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    Melinda French Gates said that new details of ex-husband Bill Gates' alleged antics with Jeffrey Epstein dredge up "very painful times" from their 27-year marriage -- and have left her "so happy to be away from all the muck that was there."

  8. The Guardian

    Bill Gates says he ‘regrets’ knowing Epstein as ex-wife alludes to ‘muck’ in marriage (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Melinda French Gates insists Microsoft founder has questions to answer over his relationship with Epstein

  9. Fox News

    ‘Away from all the muck’: Melinda French Gates says ex-husband must answer for Epstein file allegations (opens Fox News)

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    Melinda Gates further distanced herself from ex-husband and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates amid Epstein allegations, saying the news brings her "unbelievable sadness"

  10. CNN

    Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill Gates has questions to answer over Epstein ties (opens CNN)

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    Melinda French Gates said she was filled with “unbelievable sadness” when further documents detailing her her ex-husband and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ ties with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.

  11. Breitbart News

    Melinda Gates: Ex-Husband Bill Gates 'Needs to Answer' Horrific Epstein Allegations (opens Breitbart News)

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    Melinda Gates reacted to the release of Jeffrey Epstein's emails involving her ex-husband Bill Gates, including horrific allegations Epstein made such that Bill was attempting to dose her with antibiotics to fight an STD without her knowledge, by saying Bill and other Epstein associates "need to ans…

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