Bill Gates to appear before House panel in Epstein investigation

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight panel in June as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a person familiar with the matter told The Hill.

Gates, who is among the prominent figures who have faced backlash over his ties to Epstein, is slated to appear before the Committee on Oversight and Accountability for a transcribed interview on June 10, the person familiar said.

When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Gates said he “welcomes the opportunity to appear before the committee.”

“While he never witnessed or participated in any of Epstein’s illegal conduct, he is looking forward to answering all the committee’s questions to support their important work,” the spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday.

Gates came into the spotlight earlier this year over his appearance in the Justice Department’s documents in the........

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