Gates Testifies on Epstein Ties

0:00It's April 8th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Tampa Bay News today, local news powered by AI. Bill Gates is gearing up to testify before the House Oversight Committee on June 10th about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The Republican-led panel is digging into how the Justice Department handled the case against the late financier and sex offender. Gates has faced no charges and insists he knew nothing about Epstein's crimes. Here this month, top Justice Department officials like former Attorney General Pam Bondi and acting A.G. Todd Blanche brief the committee behind, close doors. This comes as part of their probe into Epstein's investigations with Democrats on the committee sharing details afterward. Gates welcomes the opportunity, saying through a spokesperson he'll answer every question to help their work. He's already expressed deeper grit over their meetings, which he says were purely about philanthropy and global health funding. Meanwhile, the committee has heard from big names like former A.G. Bill Barr, ex-labor secretary

1:00Alex Acosta, Galein Maxwell, who's serving a 20-year sentence, and even Bill and Hillary Clinton in depositions. Photos from Epstein's estate have surfaced showing Gates with others, fueling more scrutiny, but again, no wrongdoing alleged against him. Epstein's story goes back to 2005 accusations of abusing underage girls, a lenient plea deal in 2008 and federal charges. In 2019, before he died, by suicide in jail. As this investigation rolls on, Gates' testimony could shed light on those shadowy ties and the DOJ's past moves. Keep an eye on what comes out next.