Melinda French Gates shares deep emotional pain from newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails implicating ex-husband Bill Gates in scandalous claims. In a candid NPR Wild Card podcast interview, she calls for accountability while focusing on Epstein’s victims and her path to healing.
Epstein Emails Spark Renewed Scrutiny on Bill Gates
US Justice Department files unveiled 2013 draft emails where Epstein accused Gates of contracting an STD from “Russian girls” and seeking secret antibiotics for Melinda. Epstein claimed Gates asked to delete emails detailing the incident, his anatomy, and involvement in illicit affairs with married women.
Photos of Gates and Epstein together resurfaced, fueling speculation despite Gates’ team labeling claims “absolutely absurd and completely false,” blaming Epstein’s failed friendship bid.
Melinda’s Heartfelt Response to Headlines
Melinda expressed “unbelievable sadness” over the revelations, linking them to “very painful times” in her marriage that led to their 2021 divorce. She stressed societal reckoning for Epstein’s exploitation of girls, saying no one should endure such horrors.
Pushing forward, she declared herself in a “beautiful place,” free from past chaos, and redirected questions to Gates and others involved.
Bill Gates’ Firm Denial and Broader Context
Gates’ spokesperson dismissed Epstein’s emails as slanderous attempts to trap him, noting severed ties post-2013. The files highlight Epstein’s outreach for philanthropy but expose bitter fallout.
Melinda avoids specifics, channeling grief into victim advocacy via her Pivotal Ventures work on women’s rights.
Why These Epstein Files Resurface Now
The 3 million-page DOJ release revives Epstein’s web of elite ties, years after his 2019 death. Melinda’s poised response underscores resilience, urging justice while reclaiming her narrative post-divorce.
