Microsoft founder Bill Gates has admitted he made a huge mistake in contacting former financier Jeffrey Epstein, accused of sex crimes, reports TASS.
“ I have spent several dinners with him in hopes that his words about receiving billions for global health through his contacts will turn out to be true, '' ; & # 39; & mdash; did he declare.
Additionally, he expressed regret that he entered into an inappropriate relationship with one of his employees in the past.
Epstein was & nbsp; detained in New York state in July 2019. The DA's office said in 2002-2005, he arranged for dozens of underage girls to visit his Manhattan home. The youngest victim was 14 years old. Among the financier's friends and acquaintances were many current and retired officials from the United States and other countries, including former heads of state, great businessmen and stars.
Epstein & # 39; s criminal prosecution in the United States ended after he committed suicide in prison & nbsp; in August 2019.