Bill Gates apologises to foundation staff for Jeffrey Epstein ties

“I apologise to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made,” Mr Gates said, according to a recording reviewed by the Journal.

Bill Gates apologised to staff of his foundation for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and admitted to two affairs but stated he did not participate in the convicted sex offender’s crimes, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

At a town hall on Tuesday, Gates, the Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, said it was a “huge mistake to spend time with Epstein” and to bring Gates Foundation executives to meetings with Epstein.