Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:11am on 11 Jun 2026,Thursday International
Newly revealed court testimony shows that billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates alleged that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein attempted to use knowledge of Gates’ extramarital relationships to pressure and influence him. According to testimony presented in court proceedings, Epstein allegedly sought leverage over Gates after their meetings concerning philanthropy and financial matters. Gates stated that he rejected Epstein’s attempts and distanced himself from the financier. The disclosures have renewed public scrutiny of Epstein’s network of high-profile associates and the methods he allegedly used to cultivate influence among prominent business and political figures. (PC: Reuters)
