"I apologize to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made. I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit. Knowing what I know now makes it, you know, a hundred times worse in terms of not only his crimes in the past, but now it's clear there was ongoing bad behavior."
"Gates said his relationship with Epstein began in 2011 three years after the late financier pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution. The tech entrepreneur said he knew of an '18-month thing' placing restrictions on Epstein's travel, but that he did not check his background."
Bill Gates addressed employees during a town hall meeting, acknowledging his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as a significant error. Gates apologized for spending time with Epstein and involving foundation executives in meetings with him. He stated the meetings focused on philanthropy and fundraising for global health initiatives. Gates began the relationship in 2011, three years after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution. Despite his then-wife Melinda expressing concerns in 2013, Gates continued the relationship for at least another year. Gates denied any involvement in Epstein's crimes or contact with victims, stating he saw nothing illicit. He acknowledged that knowing what he knows now makes the situation significantly worse.
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