Buffett says he's avoided Gates since Epstein files came out

The Berkshire Hathaway chairman cited concern about being called as a witness and said he doesn't "want to be under oath"

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Warren Buffett said he has not spoken to Bill Gates since documents detailing Gates's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein began to surface, citing concern about potential legal exposure.

"I haven't talked to him at all since the whole thing was unveiled," Buffett told CNBC's Becky Quick on "Squawk Box." "I don't want to be in a position where I know things ... to be called as a witness." The Berkshire Hathaway $BRK.B chairman added: "I don't want to be under oath."

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