_1769858992.jpg "United States Justice Department Releases Millions of Epstein Files, Including Unverified Claims About Bill Gates and Alleged STD")
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the release, stating it concluded a comprehensive identification and review process to maximize transparency while protecting the identities of more than 1,000 alleged victims. The documents, posted on the Justice Department's website, include previously redacted materials from earlier partial disclosures. Officials stressed that many statements in the files remain unverified, uncorroborated, and do not constitute evidence of wrongdoing.
Among the newly public records are draft emails dated July 18, 2013, apparently authored by Epstein and sent to himself. These messages contain unsubstantiated claims that Gates engaged in extramarital sexual encounters with women described as "Russian girls," resulting in a sexually transmitted infection (STI). In one draft, Epstein alleges Gates requested antibiotics that could be administered "surreptitiously" to his then-wife, Melinda French Gates, without her knowledge.
The emails appear written from the perspective of Boris Nikolic, Gates' former science adviser and a physician who resigned from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2014. One message, framed as a resignation letter, accuses Gates of involving Nikolic in "morally inappropriate" and "ethically unsound" activities, including "helping Bill to get drugs, in order to deal with consequences of sex with russian girls." Another draft, addressed to Gates, warns of a potential "cover up" and urges deletion of emails referencing the alleged STI, the antibiotics request, and "the description of your penis."
A spokesperson for Bill Gates strongly denied the allegations. "These claims—from a proven, disgruntled liar—are absolutely absurd and completely false," the representative told multiple outlets, including the BBC, CBS News, and The New York Times. "The only thing these documents demonstrate is Epstein’s frustration that he did not have an ongoing relationship with Gates and the lengths he would go to entrap and defame."
The claims surfaced in draft form and show no evidence they were ever sent or acted upon. Nikolic has not publicly commented on the drafts, and there is no indication he was aware of or endorsed them.
The release also revisits Epstein's past association with Gates, including reports that Epstein threatened in 2017 to expose an alleged affair between Gates and Russian bridge player Mila Antonova after Gates declined involvement in a charitable fund Epstein proposed with JPMorgan Chase. Melinda French Gates cited her husband's extramarital affairs and Epstein connections as factors in their 2021 divorce, though she has not elaborated publicly.
Other documents reference Epstein's interactions with figures such as former British Prime Minister Peter Mandelson (including an email claiming "monstrous fun" with Gates in Seattle) and Prince Andrew. The files include new photographs of Epstein with Gates and mentions of various public personalities, but officials reiterated that inclusion does not imply wrongdoing.
The Epstein case continues to generate scrutiny seven years after his death by suicide in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. The latest tranche aims to fulfill congressional mandates for transparency, though redactions remain to safeguard victim privacy.
The Justice Department emphasized that the documents reflect investigative materials, not conclusions of fact. No new charges or indictments stemmed from this release, which focused on historical records rather than active probes.
Gates, through his foundation, has long distanced himself from Epstein, describing their interactions as limited and regrettable. The billionaire philanthropist has focused on global health, climate, and poverty initiatives since stepping down from Microsoft.
As the files circulate, they reignite debates over Epstein's network of influential contacts and the reliability of unverified allegations from a convicted felon. Authorities urged the public to approach the materials with caution, noting many claims lack corroboration.
