Bill Gates is now on the congressional calendar to answer, under oath, for why he met Jeffrey Epstein years after Epstein’s 2008 sex‑crime conviction. The House Oversight Committee is planning an in‑person, transcribed interview on June 10, according to multiple outlets briefed on the committee’s scheduling. The committee’s own March 3 letter to Gates originally requested May 19 — a reminder that dates in this probe have shifted and may shift again. Gates says he met Epstein for philanthropy; the committee wants the paper trail and names. (Washington Post; House Oversight letter.) (washingtonpost.com)

What’s actually at stake

• Accountability for a botched 2008 non‑prosecution agreement (NPA) that let Epstein plead to state charges, serve about 13 months with work‑release, and insulated “unnamed co‑conspirators.” DOJ’s watchdog later called then–U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta’s ha...

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on June 10 regarding his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious financier and convicted sex offender. This development is part of the Committee's broader investigation into the Department of Justice's handling of Epstein's case, aiming to shed light on the extent of Gates's association with Epstein. (washingtonpost.com)

Gates's relationship with Epstein reportedly began in 2011, several years after Epstein's conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution. Despite Epstein's criminal record, Gates continued to meet with him, including a visit to Epstein's residence in 2013, accompanied by his then-wife, Melinda Gates, who expressed discomfort over the meeting. Gates has characterized these interactions as focused on philanthropic efforts, stating, "I met him. I didn't have a...

Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on June 10 regarding his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender. (washingtonpost.com) This development is part of the committee's broader investigation into the Department of Justice's handling of Epstein's case, aiming to shed light on the extent of Gates's association with Epstein.

Gates's relationship with Epstein began in 2011, several years after Epstein's conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution. Despite Epstein's known criminal history, Gates continued to meet with him, including a visit to Epstein's residence in 2013, which reportedly caused discomfort to Gates's then-wife, Melinda. Gates has characterized these meetings as focused on philanthropic efforts, stating, "I met him. I didn't have any business relationshi...