Gates Testifies on Epstein Ties, Calls Meeting a 'Grave Error'
Gates told the House Oversight Committee he met Epstein in 2011, called it a ‘grave error in judgment,’ denied witnessing criminal conduct, and said he supports release of Epstein files.
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Overview
Bill Gates testified for nearly six hours in a closed-door House Oversight session and said meeting Jeffrey Epstein was "a grave error in judgment," according to his opening statement.
The committee sought Gates's appearance after a January release of millions of Department of Justice documents linked to the Epstein investigation.
Robert Garcia, the committee's top Democrat, said Gates was cooperative and provided information about others in Epstein's orbit.
Lawmakers have interviewed high-profile figures in the probe, including former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Les Wexner, Leon Black and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Committee Chair Rep. James Comer said he wants acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to testify before the committee in July and plans to invite attorney Alan Dershowitz.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this reporting neutrally, focusing on documented facts, timelines and denials while avoiding speculative language. They report the Justice Department files, quote Gates’ denial and the foundation’s review, and include bipartisan responses (Democrats seeking testimony, Republicans noting no evidence). Editorial choices favor chronology and verifiable records.