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Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a 'grave error in judgment'

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Bill Gates said that he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing during hours of House questioning.

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  1. Insider

    Bill Gates testifies that Epstein meetings were a 'grave error' that put his work 'at risk' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    In a prepared statement to the House Oversight Committee, Bill Gates expressed regret for his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

  2. Newsweek

    Epstein files update: Bill Gates says he "should never have met" Epstein (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Gates testified before Congress on Epstein ties, saying he hopes to help the probe as lawmakers review meetings and communications.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meetings a ‘grave error in judgment’ (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The tech billionaire became the latest powerful figure linked to Epstein to testify before the House Oversight Committee.

  4. KEZI Eugene

    Bill Gates tells lawmakers meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment' in closed-door hearing (opens KEZI Eugene)

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    KEZI Eugene's feed description

    Bill Gates says he made an error in judgment by ever meeting with Jeffrey Epstein as the Microsoft co-founder faces questions behind closed doors from lawmakers about his relationship with

  5. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Bill Gates tells Oversight panel that meeting with Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment' (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is facing questions from the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    In prepared remarks, Gates told the House Oversight Committee that meeting Epstein was a ‘grave error in judgment’.

  7. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a 'grave error in judgment' (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Bill Gates said that he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing during hours of House questioning.

  8. Forbes

    Bill Gates Says He ‘Should Have Never Met With’ Epstein In Allegedly ‘Combative’ Testimony (Live Updates) (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The billionaire met with Epstein multiple times between 2011 and 2014.

  9. Forbes

    Bill Gates Testifies About Epstein: ‘Should Never Have Met’ (Live Updates) (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The billionaire met with Epstein multiple times between 2011 and 2014.

  10. WHDH Boston

    Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meetings a ‘grave error in judgment’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing as

  11. Forbes

    Bill Gates Thought Epstein Business Dealings Were ‘Acceptable’ (Live Updates) (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The billionaire met with Epstein multiple times between 2011 and 2014.

  12. The Week

    Bill Gates details ‘grave error’ of Epstein ties (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    Gates “never witnessed nor had any indication” of Epstein’s “ongoing criminal conduct,” he said

  13. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Gates testifies on Epstein relations (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    WASHINGTON -- Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a "grave error in judgment" by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about his relationship with the late financier and sex offender.

  14. Fortune

    Gates testifies on Epstein: previous Fortune investigation reveals payments to his ex-girlfriend, $1M Microsoft deal (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein.

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