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Philanthropist Melinda French Gates said references to her former husband in recently released Jeffrey Epstein records brought back “very, very painful times” from her marriage - describing the moment as personally difficult while stressing that unanswered questions are not hers to resolve.
What Melinda Gates said about Epstein files
She made the remarks on an NPR podcast, speaking in measured terms. She said she feels ‘unbelievable sadness’ about the broader situation and added she is “happy to be away from all the muck.” The couple divorced in 2021 after 27 years.
Melinda Gates did not discuss specific documents. Her focus stayed on the emotional impact of seeing the material resurface. She said any remaining questions “are for those people and for even my ex-husband. They need to answer to those things, not me.”
What the Epstein files said about Bill Gates
US Justice Department releases include emails attributed to Epstein that make allegations about Gates’ health and personal conduct.
One such email talks about getting medicines for Gates "to deal with the consequences of sex with Russian girls," per BBC reports.
Gates has rejected the claims. A spokesperson called them “absolutely absurd and completely false,” describing Epstein as a “proven, disgruntled liar.”
There is no charge against Gates in the files, and being named does not imply criminal wrongdoing. It is also unclear whether some of the cited emails were ever sent.
Melinda Gates’ past comments on Bill Gates-Jeffery Epstein links
PEOPLE has previously reported that Melinda Gates was uncomfortable with Gates’ past meetings withEpstein before their separation.
After the divorce announcement, Gates acknowledged having had an affair with a Microsoft employee years earlier, though unrelated to the Epstein matter.
Over time, Melinda has said his interactions with Epstein involved several dinners connected to philanthropy discussions that never moved forward. His representatives continue to minimise the scope of the association.
Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
What Melinda Gates said about Epstein files
She made the remarks on an NPR podcast, speaking in measured terms. She said she feels ‘unbelievable sadness’ about the broader situation and added she is “happy to be away from all the muck.” The couple divorced in 2021 after 27 years.
Melinda Gates did not discuss specific documents. Her focus stayed on the emotional impact of seeing the material resurface. She said any remaining questions “are for those people and for even my ex-husband. They need to answer to those things, not me.”
What the Epstein files said about Bill Gates
US Justice Department releases include emails attributed to Epstein that make allegations about Gates’ health and personal conduct.
One such email talks about getting medicines for Gates "to deal with the consequences of sex with Russian girls," per BBC reports.
Gates has rejected the claims. A spokesperson called them “absolutely absurd and completely false,” describing Epstein as a “proven, disgruntled liar.”
There is no charge against Gates in the files, and being named does not imply criminal wrongdoing. It is also unclear whether some of the cited emails were ever sent.
Melinda Gates’ past comments on Bill Gates-Jeffery Epstein links
PEOPLE has previously reported that Melinda Gates was uncomfortable with Gates’ past meetings withEpstein before their separation.
After the divorce announcement, Gates acknowledged having had an affair with a Microsoft employee years earlier, though unrelated to the Epstein matter.
Over time, Melinda has said his interactions with Epstein involved several dinners connected to philanthropy discussions that never moved forward. His representatives continue to minimise the scope of the association.
Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
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