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Bill Gates Addresses Staff Over Ties To Jeffrey Epstein

February 25, 2026 2:08 pm

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, met with his staff to address his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a statement from the Gates Foundation. In an address to his staff, Gates admitted to making mistakes without engaging in any criminal activities.

“Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail,” said a statement from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

“He took responsibility for his actions.” The meeting was a regular town hall meeting that takes place twice a year and included discussions about various topics such as …

Authorities Open Probe Into Alleged Burials At Epstein Ranch

February 19, 2026 2:44 pm

New Mexico’s Department of Justice announced Wednesday it is investigating allegations that the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ordered the burial of two foreign girls on land near his isolated Zorro Ranch, based on an allegation that emerged from recently released U.S. Justice Department files.

Lauren Rodriguez, a spokesperson for the state department, confirmed that officials had asked for an unredacted copy of a 2019 email containing the claim from federal officials.

“We are actively investigating this allegation and are conducting a broader review in light of the latest release from the U.S. Department of Justice,” Rodriguez …

Goldman Sachs Chief Legal Officer Kathy Ruemmler To Step Down

February 13, 2026 6:51 am

Kathy Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs’ chief legal officer, announced Thursday that she will resign from her position at the global investment bank effective June 30, 2026.

The decision comes amid scrutiny over her past professional interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier convicted of sex crimes, following the Justice Department’s release of millions of pages of court documents related to Epstein’s activities.

Ruemmler, who joined Goldman Sachs in 2020 after serving as White House counsel during President Barack Obama’s administration, said in a statement that her primary obligation has always been to protect the interests of the bank.

“Since I …

Congress Sends Bill Requiring Release Of Epstein Files To Trump

November 19, 2025 4:07 pm

The US Congress has passed legislation directing the Department of Justice to release its investigative files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, sending the bill to President Donald Trump for signature. The House of Representatives approved the measure 427-1, and the Senate quickly cleared it through unanimous consent, bypassing debate.

Trump said he will sign the bill, reversing his earlier opposition. Over the weekend, he had criticised the push for disclosure but later urged Republicans to support transparency, insisting he had “nothing to hide” while framing the files as a distraction from other priorities.

The files include documents from federal …

Trump Urges Republicans To Back Release Of Epstein Files

November 17, 2025 7:34 am

President Donald Trump has called on House Republicans to vote in favour of releasing the full cache of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking a sharp turn from his earlier reluctance. Posting late Sunday, Trump said his party should support disclosure “because we have nothing to hide,” a statement that comes amid mounting political pressure and a steady stream of document releases by House Democrats.

The renewed attention on Epstein has unsettled Trump’s allies, especially as recently published correspondence has included passing references to him. Trump has long denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes and has portrayed the ongoing …

Republicans Quash Schumer Bid To Unseal Epstein Files

September 17, 2025 9:29 am

WASHINGTON — A sudden bid by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to force the release of government records tied to Jeffrey Epstein collapsed on Wednesday, after Republicans swiftly moved to block the effort in a rare floor clash.

By a narrow 51-to-49 vote, the Senate tabled Schumer’s amendment, which he had quietly slipped into the annual defense authorization bill. The proposal would have compelled Attorney General Pam Bondi to hand over any Justice Department files connected to Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender whose network of associates continues to stir public speculation.

Two Republicans — Senators Josh Hawley of …

Republicans Block Schumer Push To Unseal Epstein Files

September 11, 2025 9:06 am

In a dramatic but short-lived skirmish on the Senate floor, Republicans on Wednesday swiftly quashed a surprise attempt by Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to force the Justice Department to release files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender whose shadow still looms over American politics.

By a 51-49 vote, the Senate tabled Schumer’s amendment, which had been quietly attached to the must-pass annual defense bill. The measure would have compelled Attorney General Pam Bondi to turn over any available documents relating to Epstein and his network of associates. Two Republicans — Missouri’s Josh Hawley and Kentucky’s …

Democrats Slam DOJ Over Epstein Files Release As Misleading

September 3, 2025 8:22 am

Democrats on the US House Oversight Committee criticized the Department of Justice on Tuesday, saying nearly all documents recently released concerning disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were already public. They urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to comply with a congressional subpoena and release all unredacted records.

In a statement, committee Democrats said their initial review of the 33,295 pages showed that 97% of the materials had already been disclosed by federal, state, or local authorities.

“The 33,000 pages of Epstein documents (House Oversight Committee Chairman) James Comer has decided to ‘release’ were already mostly public information. To …

FBI Arrests Ghislaine Maxwell, Girlfriend Of Paedophile Jeff Epstein

July 3, 2020 7:13 am

The FBI arrested on Thursday Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and longtime associate of the late disgraced financier and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Maxwell, 58, was arrested in Bradford, New Hampshire, where she had been laying low since December, the FBI said.

She was arrested on U.S. charges of luring underage girls so that Epstein could sexually abuse them.

The FBI arrest of the British socialite is the latest twist in the mystery of Epstein, who went from a high school math teacher to high-flying lifestyle of private Caribbean islands and powerful connections that his victims say allowed him to abuse …