Key facts
- The Gates Foundation is undertaking an external review into its past entanglement with Jeffrey Epstein.
- The foundation has expressed regret over any employee interactions with Epstein.
- Melanie Walker, a confidante to Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein, allegedly facilitated Epstein's access to Gates's social circle.
- Walker's lawyer stated she was in a 'coercive relationship' with Epstein.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has initiated an external review to examine its past entanglement with Jeffrey Epstein. The foundation stated it regrets any employee interactions with Epstein and aims to prevent future associations. Melanie Walker, identified as a confidante to both Bill Gates and Epstein, allegedly assisted Epstein in gaining access to Gates's social circle. According to her lawyer, Walker was involved in a "coercive relationship" with Epstein.