House lawmakers are focusing on Bill Gates as part of their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Gates is scheduled for a voluntary interview with the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, where he will be questioned about his relationship with Epstein, which took place after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution. The interview will be conducted behind closed doors, with a transcript expected to be released later.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer invited Gates to testify following his appearance in numerous documents related to the federal investigation of Epstein. Gates and Epstein communicated regarding philanthropy and social events from 2011 to 2014. Epstein was found dead in 2019 after being indicted on federal sex trafficking charges.
Gates has not been accused of any wrongdoing and has denied any knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities. He stated, "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit," and referred to his association with Epstein as a "huge mistake."
A spokesperson for Gates indicated that he is willing to answer the committee's questions to assist in their investigation. Other notable figures, including Les Wexner and former President Bill Clinton, have also testified before the committee regarding their connections to Epstein. Lawmakers have expressed concern over Gates' continued association with Epstein following his conviction, emphasizing the need for clarity on what Gates knew about Epstein's actions.