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Bill Gates told Congress he suspected Jeffrey Epstein ‘contemplated blackmailing' him over affairs
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Raquel Coronell Uribe and Kyle Stewart | NBC News , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the interview and Gates' testimony can be found through the House Oversight Committee or the original transcript release.
A transcript of an interview with Bill Gates was released, revealing his thoughts on Jeffrey Epstein. Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, shared his suspicions about Epstein's intentions. Gates believed Epstein may have considered using certain information against him.
The information in question pertains to Gates' personal life, specifically extramarital affairs. Further details about the interview and Gates' testimony can be found through the House Oversight Committee or the original transcript release.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A transcript of an interview with Bill Gates was released, revealing his thoughts on Jeffrey Epstein. Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, shared his suspicions about Epstein's intentions. Gates believed…
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