Gates Apologizes for Epstein Meetings

0:00In Adelaide, it's February 26, here's what is happening. Bill Gates recently apologized to staff at his philanthropic foundation for his past meetings with the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. At a town hall meeting, Gates took responsibility for his decisions and answered questions openly according to foundation statements. He told employees he regrets the mistake that drew others into the controversy, insisting he saw no illegal activity and spent no time with Epstein's, victims. Gates' emails between the two men surfaced in a U.S. Justice Department review of Epstein files, but they show no evidence of wrongdoing by Gates, who has, ho is, denied any improper involvement. Gates also skipped a keynote speech at an AI summit in India last week amid the renewed attention, and he has said he regrets every minute spent with, Epstein. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed.