‘मेरे कर्मों ने संस्था की साख गिराई…’, एपस्टीन मामले में स्टाफ के सामने छलका गेट्स का दर्द, मांगी माफी – bill gates apologises townhall to staff over epstein ties and russian affairs ntc ksrj
Bill Gates, one of the richest people in the world, remains at the center of a big controversy these days. According to a ‘Wall Street Journal’ report, Gates admitted in a ‘town hall’ meeting with the staff of his charity foundation that spending time with a criminal like Jeffrey Epstein was the “biggest mistake” of his life.
In the ‘Epstein Files’ recently released by the US Justice Department Bill Gates The pressure on him increased after his name came up. Gates admitted that his relationship with Epstein began in 2011, even though he knew that Epstein was accused of sexually abusing minors.
He also admitted that his ex-wife Melinda Gates had warned him in 2013 to stay away from Epstein, which he ignored. The controversy was further fueled when Gates publicly admitted that he had affairs with two Russian women (a bridge player and a nuclear physicist).
He clarified that these women were not Epstein’s victims, but Epstein had become aware of these relationships. Gates insisted that he did nothing illegal, but his decisions have damaged the image of the Gates Foundation.
The pictures went viral
Gates said that the photos in the recently released Epstein files, in which he is seen with some women, were taken at the behest of Epstein after meetings with his assistants. “I never spent any time with his victims or the women around him,” she clarified.
He acknowledged that spending time with Epstein and introducing him to Gates Foundation officials was a “huge mistake.” Gates said, “I apologize to those who were dragged into this controversy because of my mistake.”
Gates said that he first met Epstein in 2011, while in 2008 Epstein had pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution.
praised ex-wife
Gates said he did not “properly investigate” Epstein’s background, even though he was aware of his 18-month travel ban. He also admitted that he continued to meet with Epstein even after his then-wife Melinda French Gates raised concerns in 2013. “To her credit, she was always a suspect in the Epstein case,” he said of his ex-wife.
According to the report, Gates told staff that he continued meeting Epstein until 2014. She traveled on Epstein’s private jet and spent time with him in Germany, France, New York and Washington. However, he said that he never stayed overnight at her house or on the island.
Our image has been tarnished – Gates
Gates admitted that his relationship with Epstein and the recently revealed emails have affected the image of the Gates Foundation. He said, “This is completely contrary to the values and objectives of the Foundation. Our work is extremely sensitive to reputation. Whether people want to work with us or not is up to them.”
A spokesperson for the Gates Foundation said that Gates holds townhalls twice a year and this time he answered questions openly and took responsibility for his actions. Gates said Epstein often boasted that he had close ties to many billionaires, especially Wall Street tycoons, and that he could help raise money for issues such as global health.
Gates admitted that the presence of other prominent people in these meetings made the situation seem “normal” to him. He also admitted that his association with Epstein proved helpful in improving the criminal’s image.
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