Epstein files allege email claims about Bill Gates seeking antibiotics; foundation denies charges
Washington DC: fresh set of documents released as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files has triggered renewed attention after screenshots of alleged self-emails attributed to Epstein made claims involving Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
The screenshots, circulating online and reported by several outlets, purport to show Epstein writing to himself in July 2013, alleging that Gates had contracted a sexually transmitted disease during encounters with women described as “Russian girls” and had asked Epstein to arrange antibiotics to be given discreetly to his then wife, Melinda Gates. The documents also contain claims of personal disputes and alleged requests that Epstein delete certain emails.
The authenticity of the screenshots has not been independently verified. The allegations contained in them remain unsubstantiated and are disputed by context and prior public statements from Gates. There is no confirmation from official records that the claims are factual.
According to reports, the screenshots are part of a larger tranche of documents released by the United States Department of Justice, comprising hundreds of thousands of pages related to Epstein. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
The alleged email text includes Epstein expressing anger over Gates distancing himself from their relationship and claiming involvement in matters he described as morally or ethically inappropriate. The documents also reference marital tensions between Bill and Melinda Gates, though no independent evidence is provided to support the claims.
Bill Gates has previously acknowledged meeting Epstein and has said he regretted the association, while repeatedly denying any involvement in illegal or unethical activities. His philanthropic foundation has issued a strong denial in response to the latest claims, calling the allegations absurd and completely false.
Bill and Melinda Gates were married from 1994 until their divorce in 2021. Melinda Gates has publicly stated that Gates’s extramarital relationships and his association with Epstein were among the factors that led to the end of their marriage, without detailing specific allegations.
As with earlier Epstein-related disclosures, legal experts and media analysts have urged caution, noting that the presence of a name in released documents does not establish wrongdoing and that many claims in the material remain unproven.
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Kannada-medium student tops MA English at Davangere University; Hamali’s son tops Physic
A Kannada-medium student emerging as the university topper in English studies stood out at the 13th annual convocation of Davangere University held on Friday at its Shivagangotri campus in Tholahunase.
Vijayashri BM, a resident of Basavanalu village in Davangere taluk, secured the first rank in MA English, despite having completed her schooling and undergraduate education entirely in Kannada medium. Speaking after the convocation, she said shifting to English at the postgraduate level was challenging in the beginning, but sustained effort, discipline and regular practice helped her overcome the difficulty.
Vijayashri said she chose English believing that the language opens up wider career opportunities. She credited her father, Basavaraju, a retired Mathematics teacher, for motivating her to pursue higher studies. Currently working at a private school in Davangere, she said she hopes to continue her career in teaching.
The convocation also saw Physics student Puttaraja emerging as a top achiever. He secured the first rank in Physics and received three gold medals. According to a Deccan Herald report, Puttaraja said his academic decisions were influenced by his family’s financial situation. His father, Rudresh Veerappa Mattikatti, works as a hamali in Davangere and earns about ₹10,000 a month.
Puttaraja said scholarships offered by the Department of Science and Technology for science toppers made it possible for him to continue higher studies. He said first-rank holders receive a monthly scholarship of ₹32,000 for the first two years, which later increases to ₹37,000, easing the financial burden on their families.
He completed his undergraduate studies in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at a government first-grade college in Davangere and is now preparing to pursue a PhD in semiconductor nanocrystals under Professor M N Kalasad. He has appeared for the National Eligibility Test and is awaiting results, besides preparing for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering scheduled for February 7. He said he aspires to work with organisations such as the Defence Research and Development Organisation or the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Puttaraja also noted that dedication and personal conduct matter more than economic background in earning the support of teachers and mentors.
