Bill Gates says Epstein sought to blackmail him over extramarital affairs (opens original article in a new tab)

Bill Gates told US Congress that Jeffrey Epstein attempted to blackmail him over his extramarital affairs, though no direct blackmail occurred, and Gates admitted his relationship with Epstein was a mistake.

• Bill Gates testified that Jeffrey Epstein sought to blackmail him over extramarital affairs
• Gates stated he was not directly blackmailed but noted Epstein's draft emails suggested potential blackmail attempts
• Gates acknowledged his relationship with Epstein was a mistake and admitted to extramarital affairs with two Russian women