Model scout regrets Epstein link; Bill Gates deposition reveals more on scandal

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently testified before the House Oversight Committee, stating that Jeffrey Epstein sought a personal relationship with him, which Gates claims he "never reciprocated." Gates affirmed he had no indication of Epstein's criminal conduct and referred to his interactions with the convicted sex offender as a "grave error in judgment."

Gates clarified that his meetings with Epstein, initiated in 2011 and concluded in 2014, were solely driven by Epstein's false promises to aid in global health philanthropy. He further revealed that Epstein later attempted to leverage personal information to pressure him into re-engaging, an effort Gates stated was unsuccessful. In a related development, model scout Ramsey Elkholy expressed deep regret for introducing women, some as young as 18, to Epstein, despite previous communications suggesting a greater understanding of the nature of these introductions.