Bill Gates' Ties to Jeffrey Epstein Explored in New Biography

In a revealing new biography, "Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King: Bill Gates and His Quest to Shape Our World," author Anupreeta Das delves into the controversial relationship between Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and the late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The book suggests that Gates was motivated by a desire to secure a Nobel Peace Prize, believing Epstein could assist him in this pursuit. Epstein, who had pleaded guilty to procuring underage girls in 2008, sought to align himself with Gates to rehabilitate his tarnished image. The biography recounts a 2013 meeting in France involving Gates, Epstein, and Norwegian diplomat Terje Rod-Larsen, who later resigned from the International Peace Institute due to his connections with Epstein. Gates has since referred to his association with Epstein as a "huge mistake," a sentiment he expressed during a CNN interview in 2021. In response to the book's claims, a Gates spokesperson criticized it for containing "sensationalized allegations" and inaccuracies, asserting that the author disregarded factual information provided by Gates' office. Additionally, the biography highlights Gates' behavior towards female employees at Microsoft, describing him as flirtatious and making unwanted advances. While some colleagues noted his awkwardness, they emphasized he was not comparable to notorious figures like Harvey Weinstein. This led to restrictions on female employees interacting with Gates alone, reflecting concerns over his conduct. Epstein's death in 2019 while in custody for sex trafficking charges adds a grim backdrop to the narrative.