Coverage dated April 21, 2026

The Gates Foundation is hiring an investigator to probe its Epstein connections

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The Gates Foundation has launched an independent investigation into ties between the philanthropic organization and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The foundation, which provides billions of dollars in charitable donations, said in a statement Tuesday that it has “commissioned an external re…

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  1. Seattle Times

    Gates Foundation launches outside review of Bill Gates’ Epstein ties (opens Seattle Times)

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    The Gates Foundation launched an external review earlier this year to probe its connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

  2. MyNorthwest

    The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders (opens MyNorthwest)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — The Gates Foundation is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the global health funder confirmed Wednesday, as its

  3. Local News 8

    The Gates Foundation is hiring an investigator to probe its Epstein connections (opens Local News 8)

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    The Gates Foundation has launched an independent investigation into ties between the philanthropic organization and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The foundation, which provides billions of dollars in charitable donations, said in a statement Tuesday that it has “commissioned an external re…

  4. MyNorthwest

    Gates Foundation launches review of ties to Jeffrey Epstein (opens MyNorthwest)

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    The Gates Foundation has announced it is investigating past engagements with the notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

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