Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates has expressed profound emotions regarding her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, following his mention in new court files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In an interview with NPR's Wild Card podcast, Melinda articulated her feelings of 'unbelievable sadness' and described the resurfacing of painful memories tied to her marriage.
Discussing the Epstein allegations, she stated, 'It's personally hard whenever those details come up, right? Because it brings back memories of some very, very painful times in my marriage.' The couple, who divorced in 2021 after 27 years, were subject to public speculation concerning Gates' association with Epstein prior to their separation.
Melinda added that the responsibility to answer the troubling questions surrounding the allegations should lie with those implicated, including her former husband, while expressing relief about being distanced from the 'muck' of their past.
The US government's recent release of documents includes claims by Epstein alleging that Bill Gates had contracted a sexually transmitted disease, a claim Gates' spokesperson has dismissed as 'absolutely absurd and completely false.' Despite his name appearing in Epstein-related documents, it’s important to note that no accusations of wrongdoing have been made against him by Epstein's victims. Melinda's revelation highlights the emotional toll that such associations continue to exert, urging a public conversation about accountability and healing.
Discussing the Epstein allegations, she stated, 'It's personally hard whenever those details come up, right? Because it brings back memories of some very, very painful times in my marriage.' The couple, who divorced in 2021 after 27 years, were subject to public speculation concerning Gates' association with Epstein prior to their separation.
Melinda added that the responsibility to answer the troubling questions surrounding the allegations should lie with those implicated, including her former husband, while expressing relief about being distanced from the 'muck' of their past.
The US government's recent release of documents includes claims by Epstein alleging that Bill Gates had contracted a sexually transmitted disease, a claim Gates' spokesperson has dismissed as 'absolutely absurd and completely false.' Despite his name appearing in Epstein-related documents, it’s important to note that no accusations of wrongdoing have been made against him by Epstein's victims. Melinda's revelation highlights the emotional toll that such associations continue to exert, urging a public conversation about accountability and healing.
