Bill Gates to Testify in House Epstein Probe After Years of Documented Contact

Bill Gates is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee on June 10 as part of the ongoing congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network and the powerful men who enabled it.

A spokesperson for Gates told the Washington Post that "Gates welcomes the opportunity to appear before the committee," adding that "while he never witnessed or participated in any of Epstein's illegal conduct, he is looking forward to answering all the committee's questions to support their important work." The interview will be transcribed, according to Politico.

The testimony comes after Gates' name appeared repeatedly in Justice Department documents released as part of the federal investigation into Epstein, the financier who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Those files include email correspondence between Gates and Epstein discussing philanthropic projects, calendar entries documenting multiple meetings between the two men, and photographs of Gates at events they both attended.

Gates has not been accused of any wrongdoing related to Epstein's crimes. He has consistently maintained that his relationship with Epstein was limited to discussions about philanthropy and that he believed Epstein could help raise money for global health initiatives.

But the documented extent of their contact has raised questions about what Gates knew and when he knew it -- particularly given that Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor was public knowledge during the period when Gates was meeting with him.

"Every minute that I spent with him I regret, and I apologize that I did that," Gates told Australia's 9News in February.

The House investigation is part of a broader effort to hold accountable the network of wealthy and powerful men who maintained relationships with Epstein even after his criminal history became public. Epstein cultivated connections with business leaders, politicians, and academics, often positioning himself as a conduit for philanthropic funding and elite social circles.

Gates' testimony will likely focus on the nature and frequency of his interactions with Epstein, what he knew about Epstein's criminal conduct, and whether Epstein leveraged those relationships to gain legitimacy or access to other influential figures.

The committee has not disclosed whether other individuals connected to Epstein will be called to testify, but the investigation remains active as lawmakers seek to understand how Epstein operated for years with apparent impunity despite his 2008 conviction.

For survivors of Epstein's trafficking network and advocates demanding accountability, the testimony represents a rare opportunity to get answers under oath from one of the world's wealthiest and most influential men about his dealings with a convicted sex offender.