Bill Gates, one of the world’s richest individuals, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee in June, joining a growing list of prominent figures called in connection with the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Gates, who has repeatedly denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, will take part in a closed-door, transcribed interview on June 10. While his name appearing in related documents does not imply wrongdoing, scrutiny has followed his past meetings with Epstein after the financier’s 2008 conviction, as well as reports that he traveled on Epstein’s private jet. A spokesperson said Gates welcomes the opportunity to cooperate and respond to the committee’s questions.
The testimony comes amid renewed attention on the Epstein case and lingering questions over the limited number of arrests tied to the released files. The issue has also drawn in Melinda French Gates, who has expressed deep distress over the continued disclosures and said any further questions should be directed to her former husband.
In a related development, former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s planned deposition on April 14 has been postponed. Assistant Attorney General Patrick Davis said that since Bondi no longer holds office, the department believes the subpoena does not require her appearance on that date.
The committee is now working with her legal team to reschedule, though Representative Robert Garcia warned that continued failure to comply could result in contempt proceedings.
The investigation remains active, with several high-profile testimonies scheduled. Ted Waitt, co-founder of Gateway, is expected to appear on April 30, followed by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on May 6 and correctional officer Tova Noel on May 18.
They join a list of figures who have already testified, including Bill Barr, Alex Acosta, and Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton. Notably, Ghislaine Maxwell appeared before the committee in February but invoked her Fifth Amendment rights, declining to testify without immunity or clemency.
