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Gates Foundation Held Approximately 30 Meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, Review Reveals

Gates Foundation Held Approximately 30 Meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, Review Reveals

21 Temmuz 2026The Guardian
  • An external review commissioned by the Gates Foundation has revealed that between 2011 and 2014, there were approximately 30 meetings between foundation leaders, including Bill Gates, and Jeffrey Epstein. Despite staff raising concerns about the risks associated with Epstein due to his criminal background, these mee…
  • The review was prompted by the release of documents by the justice department that included references to Gates and his interactions with Epstein.
  • The Gates Foundation has been a prominent player in global philanthropy, focusing on health and education initiatives. The meetings with Epstein, a convicted sex offender, have sparked renewed scrutiny of the foundation's leadership and their judgment in associating with individuals of questionable character.
  • The findings of this review raise significant questions about the decision-making processes within the Gates Foundation. It highlights a troubling disconnect between staff concerns and leadership actions, suggesting a potential oversight in ethical considerations when engaging with controversial figures.
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This article is based on an external review commissioned by the Gates Foundation and reflects the findings and opinions presented within that report.