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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Melinda French Gates Says Epstein Files Revive “Painful” Memories From Her Marriage
Caption: Melinda French Gates has spoken out after her former husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, was mentioned in newly released files linked to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein - According to BBC. In an interview with NPR, the billionaire philanthropist said the revelations reopened “very painful” chapters from her marriage and brought back difficult memories. She described feeling deep sadness over the allegations and said anyone named in the documents must answer for their actions — including her ex-husband. Melinda added that she is relieved to be removed from what she called the “muck,” following the couple’s divorce in 2021 after 27 years together. The files, released by the US Department of Justice, include unproven claims made by Epstein. Bill Gates has strongly denied them, calling the allegations false and absurd. He has not been accused of any crime, and his inclusion in the records does not suggest criminal wrongdoing. Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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