- The Gates Foundation made two statements which confirmed that it never employed Jeffrey Epstein. The foundation also confirmed that it did not make any financial payments to him.
- The US government published Epstein-related documents which show that Gates Foundation staff members communicated with Epstein. The foundation made its first public response after this information became known.
- The foundation explained through its statement that some staff members interacted with Epstein after he made his donor-gathering promise. He promised to assist with health care and development projects. The discussions did not lead to any formal agreement. They established no funding mechanism. The partnership process did not progress beyond initial stages. The foundation expressed its disappointment about staff members who took part in those talks.
- Bill and Melinda Gates established the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000. The foundation funds worldwide health and development initiatives. Bill Gates currently holds the position of chairman.
- The US government recently released approximately 3 million documents which relate to Epstein. The government also issued about 2,000 video recordings and 180,000 images. The material includes details of sexual abuse involving minor girls. The wealthy financier Epstein who later died in prison oversaw these abusive acts.
- The released files include documentation of Epstein's meetings with various public figures. These public figures include Donald Trump Bill Clinton Elon Musk and Prince Andrew who used to be part of British royalty.
