Melinda French Gates Speaks Out on Marriage and Ex-Husbands Involvement in Epstein Case
February 4, 2026 • Google News World
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Multiple News Outlets Report on Melinda French Gates’ Response to Ex-Husband Bill Gates Allegations
Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, has responded to recent allegations made public through emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
According to reports, French Gates expressed “painful times” in her marriage to Gates in a statement. The comments were shared by multiple news outlets, including BBC and ABC News.
In another report, The New York Times stated that the emails suggested Bill Gates was involved in extramarital sex. However, Business Insider quoted Gates as saying that the claims are “absolutely absurd and completely false.”
CNN reported that French Gates believes her ex-husband has questions to answer regarding his ties to Epstein.
The reports come amid ongoing scrutiny of Bill Gates’ association with Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking minors in 2020. The emails were released as part of a court case involving Epstein’s estate.
It is worth noting that the accuracy and context of these allegations have not been independently verified by multiple news sources.
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