Bill Gates testifies regarding relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and alleged blackmail

In a transcript released on June 23, Microsoft founder Bill Gates provided testimony regarding his past interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. During his June 10 appearance before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight, Gates disclosed that Epstein was aware of and attempted to use his extramarital affairs as leverage. Gates identified the two women involved in these affairs as Mila Antonova, a bridge player, and Karima Nigamatulina, a nuclear scientist. The testimony highlights an email draft dated July 18, 2013, which was made public by the U.S. Department of Justice in January. This document, allegedly written by Epstein on behalf of Gates's former science advisor Boris Nikolic, referenced claims of illicit behavior and inappropriate conduct. Gates asserted that Epstein utilized this information as a tool for influence. The disclosures offer new insight into the nature of the pressure Gates reportedly faced from the financier. These details were reported by the New York Post following the release of the congressional transcript.