The Economic Times

'Never had an STD': What Bill Gates told lawmakers about affairs, Jeffrey Epstein and blackmail claims

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates admitted to multiple extramarital affairs during a congressional interview, detailing three relationships. He stated that while Jeffrey Epstein knew of these affairs, he was never blackmailed. Gates met Epstein several times between 2011 and 2014, primarily discussing philanthropy, and acknowledged maintaining contact was a mistake. He denied any involvement in Epstein's crimes or knowledge of his abuse.