Gates Foundation Investigates Epstein Connections Ahead of Congressional Testimony
The Gates Foundation has launched an external investigation into its past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, as announced by CEO Mark Suzman. This investigation comes as Bill Gates, the foundation's co-founder, prepares to testify before Congress in June about his relationship with Epstein. The review, initiated in March, aims to assess past engagements and examine current policies for vetting new partnerships. The foundation's board recently discussed the impact of the Justice Department's Epstein files on its operations. The investigation follows reports of Epstein's attempts to leverage his connections with Gates for philanthropic projects. Gates has expressed regret over his association with Epstein, emphasizing that their interactions were focused on philanthropy. 
