Bill Gates rejects Epstein claims in newly released files

Gates denies allegations

Microsoft co founder Bill Gates has denied claims made by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein that he contracted a sexually transmitted disease from “Russian girls.”

A spokesperson for Gates described the allegations as “absolutely absurd and completely false.” The response followed the release of new documents linked to the Epstein investigation.

Why the document release matters

The United States Department of Justice has published one of the largest document releases in its history. The material includes more than three million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos.

Officials said the release aims to meet transparency requirements under federal law. They also warned that inclusion in the files does not imply wrongdoing. Some materials contain unverified or false claims submitted to investigators.

What the files show

The documents include two draft emails dated July 18, 2013. Epstein wrote both drafts from his own email account and sent them back to the same address. There is no evidence that Gates received them.

Neither draft includes a signature, and no email address linked to Gates appears in the files. One draft resembles a resignation letter from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It includes claims that Epstein arranged medication for Gates following alleged sexual encounters.

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The second draft accuses Gates of ending a relationship and repeats claims that he hid a sexually transmitted infection from his former wife, Melinda.

Gates’s response

Gates’s spokesperson told the BBC that the allegations came from a “proven, disgruntled liar.” The spokesperson said the drafts reflect Epstein’s frustration over not maintaining a relationship with Gates.

The statement added that Epstein attempted to entrap and defame Gates after their contact ended.

Broader context of the release

The broader document release covers Epstein’s imprisonment, death, and investigations involving his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. It also includes emails with prominent individuals from more than a decade ago.

The Department of Justice said some submissions contained false or sensational claims sent to the FBI by members of the public. Officials included these materials to comply fully with disclosure laws.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the release followed a lengthy review process to ensure transparency while protecting victims and their families.

Questions over withheld records

Some lawmakers have questioned why authorities released about 3.5 million pages when more than six million pages were identified.

Representative Ro Khanna said the decision raises concerns about why remaining documents remain undisclosed. He suggested Congress may examine the issue further.