Melinda Gates demands Epstein answers

The Independent

Melinda Gates speaks out after latest Epstein files release details allegations against Bill Gates

Melinda Gates said the case ‘brings back memories of some very, very painful times’ in her marriage

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

The Famous Names in the Latest Release of Epstein Files

The Justice Department has posted more than 800,000 records, including emails with Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick, Steve Tisch and Bill Gates
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...

February 4, 2026 at 1:49 AM

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The Sidney Morning Herald

Melinda French Gates says Bill must answer Epstein file questions

Melinda French Gates says it's incumbent on her ex-husband Bill Gates to answer questions raised by his presence in the Epstein files.

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Vince D. Monroy

@vincedmonroy.bsky.social

Trump attacks CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for asking a question about Epstein survivors

February 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM

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Mary Margaret McCabe

@mmmccabe.bsky.social

This.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14h

It’s the Epstein files deja vu: how many more powerful men knew about his crimes, and helped him out anyway? | Marina Hyde

I’m sorry, but this is not just a political scandal. Time to refocus on the horrific mistreatment of women and girls, and the role of these ghouls, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

www.theguardian.com

February 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM

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Michael E. Mann

@michaelemann.bsky.social

further context from this extended clip:
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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 11h

Melinda Gates struggling hard to say what she feels must be said while negotiating what must be a tremendously oppressive NDA

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

MELINDA GATES: “It brings back memories of some very painful times in my marriage — They need to answer to those things, not me.”

She implies she left her marriage and the Gates Foundation for reasons related to Bill’s ties to Epstein.

(H/T shadowofezra)

February 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM

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Paul Jorion

@paul-jorion.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Newly released files shed new light on Chomsky and Epstein relationship

Latest communications undermine Chomsky’s earlier claims that he primarily had financial dealings with Epstein

www.theguardian.com

February 3, 2026 at 9:36 PM

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David S. Cohen

@dsc250.bsky.social

Bill Gates, whose wife left him because of his involvement with Epstein....

Jerad Walker @jeradwalker.bsky.social · 14h

In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.

February 3, 2026 at 9:28 PM

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Alfie Kohn

@alfiekohn.bsky.social

cc: Melania

Jerad Walker @jeradwalker.bsky.social · 14h

In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.

February 3, 2026 at 8:46 PM

by Michael E. Mann

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Michael E. Mann

@michaelemann.bsky.social

Melinda Gates struggling hard to say what she feels must be said while negotiating what must be a tremendously oppressive NDA

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

MELINDA GATES: “It brings back memories of some very painful times in my marriage — They need to answer to those things, not me.”

She implies she left her marriage and the Gates Foundation for reasons related to Bill’s ties to Epstein.

(H/T shadowofezra)

February 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM

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Janet H Murray

@janethmurray.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Newly released files shed new light on Chomsky and Epstein relationship

Latest communications undermine Chomsky’s earlier claims that he primarily had financial dealings with Epstein

www.theguardian.com

February 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM

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David Milner

@davemilbo.bsky.social

Here's me and Antoun Issa of Deepcut News.

"Bill Gates, Elon Musk, the Rothschilds and Kevin Rudd – a snapshot of prominent figures mentioned in the Epstein files"

Bill Gates, Elon Musk, the Rothschilds and Kevin Rudd – a snapshot of prominent figures mentioned in the Epstein files - The Shot

A joint Deepcut/The Shot analysis compiles a list of damning emails from the latest Epstein file dump, featuring cannibalism and extortion

theshot.net.au

February 3, 2026 at 8:08 PM

Kathimerini

Melinda Gates: My ex-husband must provide explanations regarding Epstein

She spoke publicly after her name appeared in the latest batch of files released in the Epstein case and responded to allegations related to Bill Gates.

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Marc Goergen

@marcgoergen.bsky.social

I didn't know that Richard Branson was mentioned in the Epstein files.

February 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM

The Independent

Melinda Gates speaks out after having her name and marital status mentioned in Epstein files

Melinda Gates said the case ‘brings back memories of some very, very painful times’ in her marriage

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Reposted by David S. Cohen, Steve Peers, Nathan P. Kalmoe , and 11 more David S. Cohen, Steve Peers, Nathan P. Kalmoe, American Library Association, Richard M. Carpiano, Alfie Kohn, William Myers, Ben Kaden, Colin Woodard, Kevin Grant, Brian Murphy, Alan Richardson, Dunlap, Steven H. Seggie

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Jerad Walker

@jeradwalker.bsky.social

In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.

February 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM

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