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Bill Gates Denies 'Absurd' STD Claims in Newly Released Jeffrey Epstein Files

  • Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has vehemently denied claims from newly released Jeffrey Epstein files that he contracted an STD, calling them "completely false."
  • The US Department of Justice released 3 million pages of documents related to convicted sex offender Epstein, which included allegations that Gates contracted an STD from 'Russian girls' and sought to hide it from his then-wife, Melinda French Gates.
  • Gates' spokesperson stated that the documents actually reveal Epstein's frustration over not maintaining an ongoing relationship with Gates and his efforts to damage Gates' image.
  • An email dated July 18, 2013, allegedly from Epstein, claimed Gates asked for antibiotics for an STD, requested email deletion, and sought medicine for Melinda, even describing his private parts.
  • Reports suggest Epstein was furious with Gates for ending their friendship to protect his reputation, and their connection was cited as a reason for Gates' divorce from Melinda.

Why It Matters: Bill Gates strongly refutes STD allegations from Epstein files, attributing them to Epstein's attempts to defame him.

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