Melinda French Gates has broken her silence on the emotional toll of newly released Epstein-related allegations, describing them as a painful reminder of a difficult chapter in her life.
In an interview on NPR’s Wild Card podcast, the philanthropist said the renewed disclosures surrounding Epstein have resurfaced deeply painful memories from her 27-year marriage to Gates, which ended in divorce in 2021.
“It’s personally hard whenever those details come up,” she said. “Because it brings back memories of some very, very painful times in my marriage.”
Melinda French Gates added that she has since moved forward with her life and feels a sense of relief at having distance from that period, noting that she is now “so happy to be away from all the muck that was there,” according to the New York Post.
Her remarks follow the release of a new set of Epstein-related documents last week. Among the claims is a 2013 allegation by Epstein suggesting that Bill Gates had asked advisers about medication for sexually transmitted diseases, allegedly to address “the consequences of sex with Russian girls.” Epstein further claimed that Gates intended to give antibiotics to his then-wife without her knowledge.
A spokesperson for Bill Gates has strongly rejected the allegations, calling them “completely false” and stating that they reflect attempts by Epstein to “entrap and defame” well-known associates.
