Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates admitted to having extramarital affairs during a closed-door interview with the US House Oversight Committee earlier this month, according to a transcript released Tuesday. The 70-year-old billionaire also acknowledged he may have been in proximity to victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates stated his relationship with Epstein was simply a professional one, but details remain unclear. The testimony was part of an investigation into Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking network. Gates’ admissions come amid scrutiny of his past associations and relationships. The full transcript provides further insight into the scope of the inquiry and Gates’ responses. No further details regarding the affairs were immediately disclosed.
