Bill Gates claims that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed him by exploiting his private life.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has testified under oath that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein pressured him using information about an extramarital affair. This testimony sheds new light on the controversial relationship that existed between the two men after Epstein's 2008 conviction for sex offenses.

According to the evidence presented, documents relating to Epstein show that contacts between the financier and Bill Gates continued on several occasions after his conviction. These relationships have long been a subject of speculation, particularly given Epstein's already severely tarnished reputation at the time.

During his testimony, Gates explained that Epstein had attempted to exert influence over him by using his knowledge of his private life. This revelation comes as part of legal proceedings examining the activities and network of relationships of the financier, who died in custody in 2019.

The documents mentioned in the case also indicate that Bill Gates participated in several meetings with Epstein. Some documents specifically mention photographs showing the billionaire with young women at meetings organized by the financier.

Furthermore, emails included in the case file show that members of the Gates Foundation communicated with Jeffrey Epstein on several occasions. These exchanges fuel questions about the exact nature of the relationship between Gates's associates and the financier.

Bill Gates has previously acknowledged that his meetings with Epstein were an error in judgment. He has repeatedly stated that he regrets these contacts and has maintained that they did not lead to the philanthropic initiatives he had hoped to develop at the time.

This new statement could reignite attention on the links between certain influential figures and Jeffrey Epstein. Years after his death, investigations and legal proceedings continue to reveal new details about the extent of his network and his relationships with figures in the worlds of business, politics, and philanthropy.