Technology · 10 June 2026

Gates to testify on Epstein meetings

The Times of India via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)

Bill Gates is facing questions from Congress about his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, years after the financier's sex-crime conviction. The House Oversight Committee will interview the Microsoft co-founder behind closed doors about their professional relationship, which began in 2011. Their ties continued until at least late 2014, even though Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution in 2008.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 June 2026 at 8:57

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