Bill Gates tells Congress Epstein made veiled blackmail threats about his extramarital affairs
NBC News — Politics—Bill Gates testified before Congress that Jeffrey Epstein made veiled threats to expose his extramarital affairs, with Gates saying he suspected Epstein was 'contemplating blackmailing' him. Gates also revealed that Epstein pitched his connections to other billionaires as part of his relationship-building strategy with Gates. CBS News reported Epstein made the threats explicit enough to put Gates on guard. The testimony adds new detail to the long-running investigation into Epstein's network and the leverage he allegedly used over powerful figures.
- NBC News — Politics — Gates says he suspected Epstein 'contemplated blackmailing' him over their relationship
- CBS News — Gates told Congress Epstein made 'veiled threats' to expose his extramarital affairs
- The Straits Times — Gates told Congress Epstein considered blackmailing him over his past affairs
- Memeorandum — Bill Gates told Congress he suspected Jeffrey Epstein 'contemplated blackmailing' him over affairs (NBC News)
- Business Insider — Epstein pitched billionaire connections as currency to gain access to Gates