Bill Gates to Testify Before House Committee on Epstein Investigation
In the ongoing investigation into the connections surrounding deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, tech mogul Bill Gates is set to appear before the House Oversight Committee. Gates, who denies any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities, is slated for a closed-door interview on June 10, according to an anonymous source.
The development was first highlighted by MSNOW. Gates’ testimony is part of a broader inquiry that has already summoned several high-profile individuals previously linked to Epstein’s network.
Committee’s Progress and Challenges
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, initially subpoenaed to discuss her involvement with the release of Epstein-related files, will not attend her scheduled deposition. The Department of Justice clarified that Bondi is no longer obliged to testify as she cannot do so in an official capacity. Nevertheless, the committee intends to pursue further discussions with her legal representatives.
California Representative Robert Garcia emphasized the importance of Bondi’s testimony, stating that if she refuses, “we will begin contempt charges in the Congress. The survivors deserve justice.”
Gates and the Epstein Files
Gates’ name appears frequently within Epstein’s files, though this does not imply any criminal activity. His spokesperson confirmed Gates “welcomes the opportunity to appear before the Committee” to clarify his interactions with Epstein. Gates has been documented meeting Epstein multiple times post-2008, following Epstein’s conviction for sex crimes involving minors, and has traveled on Epstein’s private plane.
Epstein was arrested again in 2019 on charges of sex trafficking and passed away in custody the following month.
Continued Investigation and Testimonies
Several other figures are scheduled to testify before the committee, including Ted Waitt and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The committee’s chairman, James Comer, commended Lutnick’s willingness to cooperate, highlighting his “commitment to transparency.”
Who has already testified?
To date, eight prominent figures have provided testimony, including Ghislaine Maxwell, who invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during her deposition, and Bill and Hillary Clinton, who denied any prior knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities. Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke, both closely linked to Epstein, have also testified, each denying awareness of Epstein’s illicit conduct.
