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Microsoft co-founder; met Epstein 6+ times post-conviction; acknowledged it was a mistake

Also known as: William Henry Gates III

Co-founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation who met with Jeffrey Epstein multiple times between 2011 and 2014, all after Epstein's 2008 conviction. The New York Times documented at least six meetings, mostly at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse. A May 2011 meeting was attended by Gates, Epstein, JPMorgan executive James Staley, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, and Gates science adviser Boris Nikolic. Internal emails revealed Gates's team discussed a multibillion-dollar charitable fund with Epstein as potential co-manager. Gates flew on Epstein's private jet from Teterboro to Palm Beach on March 1, 2013.

' Melinda French Gates cited her then-husband's relationship with Epstein as a contributing factor in their 2021 divorce, having reportedly hired divorce lawyers in 2019 after learning the extent of the meetings.

Nationality
American
Notable Positions
Co-Founder, Microsoft | Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Black Book
Not listed
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Bill Gates is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

At a Glance

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Flight appearances
Source: Flight logs (1997-2006)
Document mentions
1 court | 2 DOJ
Known connections
4 strong | 21 weak
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Black book entry
Evidence Types
Flight LogsCourt Filing

Known Connections (36)

Melanie Walker
Walker joined the Gates Foundation as Senior Program Officer and served as neuro...
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Boris Nikolic
Nikolic served as Chief Science Advisor to Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation. ...
Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew
Bill Gates and Prince Andrew appear together in 10 shared document references....
10D
Sting
Bill Gates and Sting appear together in 16 shared document references....
16D
Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell
Gates met with Epstein on multiple occasions between 2011 and 2014, after Epstei...
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Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein
Gates met with Epstein on multiple occasions between 2011 and 2014, after Epstei...
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Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton and Bill Gates appear together in 5 shared document references....
5D
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald Trump and Bill Gates appear together in 4 shared document references....
4D
Larry Summers
Larry Summers
Larry Summers and Bill Gates appear together in 9 shared document references....
9D
Michael
Bill Gates and Michael appear together in 6 shared document references....
6D
Mort Zuckerman
Mort Zuckerman
Bill Gates and Mort Zuckerman appear together in 4 shared document references....
4D
Peter Thiel
Peter Thiel
Bill Gates and Peter Thiel appear together in 9 shared document references....
9D
LARRY
Bill Gates and LARRY appear together in 9 shared document references....
9D
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos
Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos appear together in 5 shared document references....
5D
Sergey Brin
Sergey Brin
Bill Gates and Sergey Brin appear together in 5 shared document references....
5D
Leon Black
Leon Black
Both Black and Gates maintained financial and social relationships with Epstein ...
5D
Alfredo Rodriguez
Alfredo Rodriguez and Bill Gates appear together in 1 shared flight....
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Larry Visoski
Larry Visoski and Bill Gates appear together in 1 shared flight and 1 shared doc...
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Lesley Groff
Lesley Groff and Bill Gates appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Igor Zinoviev
Igor Zinoviev and Bill Gates appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Nathan
Bill Gates and Nathan appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Reid Weingarten
Bill Gates and Reid Weingarten appear together in 3 shared document references....
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Jes Staley
Jes Staley
Bill Gates and Jes Staley appear together in 2 shared document references....
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steph
Bill Gates and steph appear together in 2 shared document references....
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FRIEND
Bill Gates and FRIEND appear together in 2 shared document references....
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Elon Musk
Elon Musk
Bill Gates and Elon Musk appear together in 3 shared document references....
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Michael Ovitz
Bill Gates and Michael Ovitz appear together in 2 shared document references....
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George Mitchell
George Mitchell
George Mitchell and Bill Gates appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Howard Gardner
Howard Gardner
Bill Gates and Howard Gardner appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Eric Schmidt
Eric Schmidt
Bill Gates and Eric Schmidt appear together in 2 shared document references....
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Tony Blair
Tony Blair
Tony Blair and Bill Gates appear together in 2 shared document references....
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Al Gore
Al Gore
Bill Gates and Al Gore appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Linda
Bill Gates and Linda appear together in 3 shared document references....
3D
Martin Nowak
Martin Nowak
Bill Gates and Martin Nowak appear together in 2 shared document references....
2D
Unnamed
Bill Gates and Unnamed appear together in 3 shared document references....
3D
Government
Bill Gates and Government appear together in 2 shared document references....
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Flight Log Appearances (1)

DateRouteAircraftCo-Passengers
Mar 1, 2013Teterboro Airport, NJPalm Beach International, FLN909JELarry Visoski

Document Mentions (85)

Court UnsealedNov 30, 2021

Larry Visoski Trial Testimony (Maxwell Trial, Nov 30 2021)

As the prosecution's first witness at the Maxwell trial, pilot Larry Visoski testified about his 30 years of service flying Epstein's aircraft. He identified passengers including Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, Kevin Spacey, and Bill Gates. He described Maxwell as frequently present and 'number two' in Epstein's organization. He testified about the flight operations and visiting all of Epstein's properties.

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House OversightNov 13, 2025

Bill Gates - Epstein Meeting Scheduling Emails

Email communications documenting meetings between Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein, primarily between 2011 and 2014, after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Gates initially denied knowing Epstein, later acknowledged multiple meetings, and eventually expressed regret. The emails showed discussions about philanthropy and potential charitable collaborations.

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Dept. of JusticeJan 30, 2026

EFTA00652215 - Walker Draft Letter to Gates via Epstein

DOJ-released email in which Melanie Walker sends Jeffrey Epstein a draft of her letter to Bill Gates. Walker writes 'As you will see what starts to branch beyond medical school - women in science/medicine can do great things. I want to be one of them.' She mentions being on assignment at BGC3 (now Gates Ventures) and identifies herself as a David Rockefeller Fellow. This document demonstrates Epstein's intermediary role in Walker's professional relationship with Gates.

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Dept. of JusticeJan 30, 2026

EFTA00680010 - Walker-Gates-Tegreene Email Thread

DOJ-released email thread between Bill Gates, Melanie Walker, Casey Tegreene, and others. Walker discusses her endovascular neurosurgery career and fellowship. Tegreene, the EVP and Chief Patent Counsel at Intellectual Ventures (Nathan Myhrvold's patent firm), is also part of the conversation. This document shows the overlapping professional and social networks connecting Epstein associates in the Gates orbit.

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

NYT reporter Landon Thomas references Abraaj story and seeks meeting with Bill Gates

The passage contains only a casual email from a journalist mentioning an Abraaj story and a request for a meeting with Bill Gates. It provides no concrete details, transactions, dates, or actionable l Email appears to be a confidential, possibly attorney‑client privileged communication. Mentions an Abraaj story, but no specifics about allegations or evidence. Requests a meeting with Bill Gates, im

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Jeffrey Epstein’s Private Dining Room as a Hub for Elite Financial and Political Advice

The passage lists numerous high‑profile individuals (Bill Gates, Larry Summers, Prince Andrew, former Israeli PM, Qatar foreign minister, etc.) meeting Epstein for informal briefings on wealth, econom Epstein hosted hourly briefings for billionaires, heads of state, and senior officials in his Manhat Bill Gates allegedly sought Epstein’s help to restructure the Gates Foundation. Larry Summers, for

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email chain with Alex Yablon asking Jeffrey about personal wealth, billionaire contacts, and potential investments

The passage consists mainly of speculative fact‑checking questions rather than concrete allegations or evidence. It mentions high‑profile individuals (Bill Gates, Michael, Prince Andrew, Alan Dershowi Questions about Jeffrey's Manhattan home size and paparazzi presence Inquiry about a $20 million investment in Michael’s 2004 NY Magazine purchase Reference to alleged claims involving Alan Dershowit

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Epstein hosted billionaire and Qatari delegation, linking U.S. legal figures and foreign officials

The passage mentions a gathering at Epstein's residence involving high‑profile individuals (Bill Gates, Mort Zuckerman, Peter Thiel, Qatar’s foreign minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim, attorney‑general Late September gathering at Epstein’s house during UN week. Attendance by Bill Gates, Mort Zuckerman, Peter Thiel, and Qatar’s foreign minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Presence of Reid Weingarten, linked to

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Alleged Iranian interference in Bahrain cited by Bill Gates after meeting with Saudi King

The passage mentions vague claims of Iranian interference and Saudi‑U.S. security ties but provides no specific names, dates, transactions, or actionable evidence. It repeats known geopolitical tensio Bill Gates reportedly said he saw "evidence" of Iranian meddling in Bahrain after meeting King Abdul U.S. officials allegedly intercepted communications suggesting Iran supports Bahraini and Yemeni o

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

YouGov Global Admiration Survey Highlights Bill Gates, Obama, and Pope Francis

The passage is a summary of a public opinion poll about admired figures worldwide. It contains no concrete allegations, financial flows, or misconduct involving powerful actors, and offers no actionab Bill Gates ranked as the most admired person globally according to YouGov. President Obama and Pope Francis also placed highly in the survey. Various business leaders, entertainers, and politicians a

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Jes Staley emails Jeffrey Epstein mentioning George Tenet, Gates comments, and Israel/Iran talk

The excerpt contains informal chatter among high‑profile individuals (Jes Staley, Jeffrey Epstein, former CIA chief George Tenet) but provides no concrete details, dates, transactions, or actionable l Jes Staley (JPMorgan) references a dinner with former CIA director George Tenet and a 'military guy Mentions Bill Gates' comments on President Obama as 'irresponsible' while Obama is still in office

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Informal email hinting at political maneuvering and tax reform discussions involving Trump, Mnuchin, Cohn, and Bill Gates

The passage contains vague speculation about political outreach and tax reform without concrete details, transactions, or actionable leads. It mentions high‑profile figures but offers no evidence of m Suggests Bill Gates could have influence on political matters. Mentions Steve Mnuchin and Stephen Cohn discussing tax reform in DC. Speculates that Trump should engage with Senator Schumer.

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Epstein outreach to 'Masa' crowd mentions Saudis, Gates, and Trump connections

The email shows a potential conduit (Landon Thomas) trying to link Jeffrey Epstein with a high‑profile group referred to as the 'Masa crowd', citing ties to Saudi interests, Bill Gates, and the Trump Email from NYT financial reporter Landon Thomas Jr. to Jeffrey Epstein Thomas is attempting to introduce Epstein to the 'Masa crowd' despite reputational resistance Mentions Epstein's alleged relatio

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Bill Gates touts central bank digital currencies for tracking aid in Nigeria

The passage only contains a public statement by Bill Gates praising digital traceability for aid monitoring. It lacks specific allegations, financial flows, or misconduct involving powerful actors, of Bill Gates advocates for central bank cryptocurrencies to reduce fraud in aid programs. Example given: tracking health grant payments in Nigeria. Quote originates from a 2017 Wall Street Journal inte

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Travel cost‑hacking guide mentions friend of Bill Gates but no concrete wrongdoing

The passage provides generic tips for cheap international travel and a vague reference to a son of a deca‑millionaire who is a personal friend of Bill Gates. It lacks specific allegations, transaction Describes methods to obtain ultra‑cheap flights using points, last‑minute booking, and budget carrie Mentions a son of a deca‑millionaire who is a personal friend of Bill Gates, managing private inve

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Email Mentions (36)

jeffrey E.Jan 1, 2019

Fwd: Our May conversation - more thoughts

Hi all — I spent some time mulling additional aspects of a third choice presidential run and wanted to run five specific attributes for a candidate

Kirsty MackenzieJan 1, 2019

RE: Please forward

I am writing in an attempt to make contact with Jeffrey Epstein and wondered if you would, as his attorney, forward this message on to him? We are ke

Kirsty MackenzieJan 1, 2019

crazy

We are keen to explore the possibility of conducting an interview with Mr Epstein, on the subject of the stories which are circulating, however inaccu

Yablon, AlexJan 1, 2019

fact checking questions for New York Magazine story

Hi Jeffrey, Sorry for the phone tag. In case it's easier to respond by email, I have put my questions below. I'm at my desk and should be here until

Boris NikolicJan 1, 2019

mission acomplished for some

Revealed: the world's most admired people Stephan Shakespeare —Times Bill Gates is the most admired person in the world. according to a global survey

Kirsty MackenzieJan 1, 2019

RE: Please forward

Iam writing in an attempt to make contact with Jeffrey Epstein and wondered if you would, as his attorney, forward this message on to him? We are kee

Juleanna GloverJan 1, 2019

Our May conversation - more thoughts

Hi all — I spent some time mulling additional aspects of a third choice presidential run and wanted to run five specific attributes for a candidate

Lesley GroffJan 1, 2019

2 Seminars-MONEY & POWER possible Invite List

Seminar-MONEY Marc Andreesen Paul Batista (Not sure this is who you mean) Jeff Bezos Sergey Brin Bill Gates Danny Hillis Danny Kahneman Jaron Lani

Alex YablonJan 1, 2019

fact checking questions for New York Magazine story

Hi Jeffrey, Sorry for the phone tag. In case it's easier to respond by email, I have put my questions below. I'm at my desk and should be here until

jeffrey E.Jan 1, 2019

Re: Exclusive: Bannon blasts 'con artist' Kochs, 'lame duck' Ryan, 'diminished' Kelly TheHill

keep close ! This much we know - the Fall elections are shaping up to be a referendum on the most divisive American President in memory. The battle fo

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