The Department of Justice has released new documents containing allegations against Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, as evidenced by the private emails of the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The materials, disclosed on January 30, 2026, comprise unverified claims originating from Epstein's communications, primarily self-addressed emails dated July 2013.
In these emails, Epstein alleges that Gates had sexual encounters with Russian women, resulting in a sexually transmitted disease, and subsequently asked Epstein for antibiotics intended to be given to Gates's then-wife, Melinda, without her knowledge. Epstein's writings paint a picture of their dispute as acrimonious and personal, with Gates purportedly urging Epstein to delete messages that mentioned the alleged STD and the request for antibiotics.
Beyond these accusations, the DOJ files include drafts of correspondence from Boris Nikolic, a former adviser to Gates who resigned from the Gates Foundation. Nikolic is quoted expressing concerns about being embroiled in the Gates's marital issues and facing requests that he deemed inappropriate, unethical, and potentially illegal. He alleges being asked to procure drugs for Gates following his encounters with Russian women, facilitate extramarital relationships, and obtain Adderall without prescription authority.
The document trove also reveals images of Gates and Epstein in various settings, including Epstein's Manhattan townhouse, social events, and meetings with influential figures from diverse sectors. These photographs challenge Gates's previous attempts to downplay the extent of his interactions with Epstein, which he has admitted to regretting, especially following Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
Melinda Gates's divorce filing in 2021 mentioned her husband's affairs and his continued association with Epstein as contributing factors to their separation. The fresh revelations have thus reignited public discourse about Gates's prior denials, his private behavior, and the broader implications of concealed relationships among the elite, now exposed due to federal transparency measures.
As the information is raw and unfiltered, it is anticipated that investigators will conduct a thorough review. Gates, for his part, has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has attempted to distance himself from Epstein post-conviction.
