Bill Gates set to speak to House committee over Epstein investigation

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8 Apr 2026 • 2:20 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Trump’s Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are among several high-profile figures scheduled to give sworn interviews to the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Lutnick is set to testify on May 6, and Gates on June 10, as part of an investigation into the late sex offender and his alleged connections to a wider network.
  • Gates' spokesperson stated he welcomes the opportunity to appear, denying any witnessed or participated illicit conduct, though Gates previously apologized to staff for his friendship with Epstein.
  • Lutnick has also denied wrongdoing, despite emails suggesting continued contact with Epstein after his conviction and admitting to visiting Epstein's private island in 2012.
  • Other individuals expected to testify include former Attorney General Pam Bondi, billionaire Ted Waitt, corrections officer Tova Noel, and Epstein’s former executive assistant Lesley Gross.

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