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Melinda Gates cites Epstein ties as factor in divorce — states Gates 'has to answer' for it
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Melinda French Gates publicly stated that Bill Gates has to answer for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, in remarks reported weeks after a record $8 billion asset transfer to her following the divorce. Melinda had reportedly confronted Gates about his Epstein meetings — which she learned of through 2019 press coverage — and sources indicated the relationship was a factor in the deterioration of their marriage. Her public comments coincided with new congressional scrutiny of the Gates Foundation and the announcement of an independent board investigation into Epstein-related donations.
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