Bill Gates to face US Congressional Investigators over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is set to testify behind closed doors before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Wednesday following renewed scrutiny over his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The committee requested Gates’ voluntary cooperation after the release of files related to Epstein earlier this year raised fresh questions about the nature and extent of their relationship. Lawmakers from both parties are expected to question Gates about his interactions with Epstein and what he knew during the period they were in contact. The hearing marks one of the most high-profile congressional interviews linked to the ongoing review of the Epstein files. Among the documents released were draft emails allegedly written by Epstein in 2013. The messages contained a series of graphic and unverified claims regarding Gates’ personal life and suggested that Epstein had played a role in facilitating meetings and providing as...