- Bill Gates apologised to staff at his charitable foundation for his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- He admitted it was a "huge mistake" to spend time with Epstein, stating he saw nothing illicit but regretted drawing others into Epstein's orbit.
- Gates revealed he first met Epstein in 2011, after his conviction, and ignored concerns raised by his then-wife, Melinda Gates, in 2013.
- He clarified that he never spent time with victims, stayed overnight at Epstein's properties, or visited his private island.
- During the same town hall, Gates also admitted to having two extramarital affairs.
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