What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein

The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Image of Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Gates together. What we learned from Bill Gates’ deposition on Epstein Image of Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Gates. What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein Billionaire Bill Gates testified in a closed-door hearing before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's most prominent philanthropists, told members he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes and that Epstein attempted to use information about his personal life to pressure him. 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