Gates: Epstein Tried to Blackmail Me

Bill Gates testified to Congress that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sought to blackmail him over an extramarital affair, according to a released transcript.

The Microsoft co-founder also stated he was aware of Epstein's prior sex conviction but met with him over a dozen times to seek philanthropic donations.

Gates described Epstein's wealth as 'confusing' and said Epstein 'weirdly' kept a picture of Gates and Prince Andrew at a UK event.

The testimony provides new details about the relationship between the tech billionaire and the disgraced financier.