Melinda French Gates spoke out after new revelations emerged about her ex-husband, Bill Gates. She said he must answer for the allegations detailed in recently released documents. Furthermore, she emphasized that she cannot answer for him.
French Gates told NPR’s Wild Card podcast, “It’s personally hard whenever these details come up because they remind me of painful times in my marriage.” She added that any remaining questions should go directly to Bill Gates or the authorities, not her. Consequently, she focused on separating her own experience from the allegations.
Allegations from the Epstein files
Bill Gates appears among several influential people named in the 3 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein’s recently released personal communications. In the emails, Epstein claimed that Gates sought to arrange encounters with married women. Additionally, he requested medication to treat an STI allegedly contracted from “sex with Russian girls.”
Moreover, Epstein alleged that Gates planned to secretly give the medication to Melinda French Gates. In one angry email, Epstein wrote that Gates asked him to delete messages about the STI, his request for antibiotics, and details about his private anatomy. These claims, if true, could be damaging.
However, a spokesperson for Gates told NPR, “These claims are absolutely absurd and completely false. The documents only show Epstein’s frustration that he did not have an ongoing relationship with Gates and the lengths he would go to entrap and defame him.” Therefore, Gates denied all wrongdoing.
The Justice Department’s release of the documents highlights Epstein’s connections with powerful individuals. In fact, numerous public figures and business leaders appear throughout the files. Consequently, the revelations illustrate the extensive networks Epstein built.
Melinda French Gates reflects on the impact
In her NPR interview, French Gates said reviewing the documents filled her with “unbelievable sadness.” She explained that the files reminded her of the struggles she endured during her marriage. Furthermore, she reflected on the young women affected by Epstein’s actions. “I can take my own sadness and look at those young girls and say, my God, how did that happen to them?” she said.
She added that she has moved on personally. “At least for me, I’ve been able to move forward, and I hope there’s justice for those women now,” she said.
Observers warn that the latest revelations could reignite public scrutiny of Gates’ relationship with Epstein. Moreover, the documents continue to expose the complex networks Epstein built and his influence over powerful people. Therefore, analysts say these revelations could have lasting repercussions for the individuals involved.
