Epstein files stir fresh storm: Email claims Bill Gates caught STD from 'Russian girls', sought antibiotics for then-wife

Newly released documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case have sparked widespread discussion online after an email screenshot made an unverified claim involving Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The allegation, cited by TOI and other international reports, has not been substantiated and has been firmly denied by Gates.

The documents form part of a large tranche of records released by the US Department of Justice on Friday.

What Do the Newly Released Documents Claim?

Among the files are screenshots described as alleged “self-emails” written by Jeffrey Epstein in 2013. One such message includes references to Bill Gates and makes claims about personal matters, including an alleged sexually transmitted disease and requests for antibiotics.


The language used in the email is explicit and accusatory. However, it is important to note that these screenshots are unverified, and no independent evidence has been presented to support the claims.

Context of the Alleged 2013 Email

According to reports, the email was allegedly written by Epstein to himself on July 18, 2013. In it, Epstein appeared to express anger over Gates distancing himself from him, referring to the breakdown of what he described as a long-standing association.

The message reportedly includes statements suggesting Epstein felt involved in Gates’s personal and marital issues. These assertions, however, remain unproven and disputed.

Claims Remain Unsubstantiated and Disputed

None of the allegations contained in the screenshots have been verified by investigators or confirmed through official findings. Gates has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has previously said he regrets ever meeting Epstein.

Legal and media observers have cautioned against treating Epstein’s own writings as factual, especially given his criminal history and the absence of corroborating evidence.

Bill Gates Responds With Strong Denial

Earlier, Bill Gates, through his philanthropic foundation, issued a clear and strongly worded response, calling the claims “absurd and completely false”. His representatives reiterated that the allegations have no factual basis.

Gates has long maintained that his limited interactions with Epstein were a mistake and that he cut ties years before Epstein’s arrest.

Epstein’s Death and Ongoing Scrutiny

Jeffrey Epstein died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. His death and the subsequent release of documents related to his associates have continued to fuel public scrutiny and speculation.

The latest files also include undated photographs showing Epstein with Gates at various locations. In one image, Gates is seen standing next to a woman whose face has been redacted.

Gates and Melinda’s Divorce Revisited

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates were married from 1994 to 2021. In earlier interviews, Melinda acknowledged that Gates’s extramarital affairs and his association with Epstein contributed to their divorce, though she did not provide specific details.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Melinda reportedly consulted divorce lawyers in 2019 after growing concerns about Gates’s links to Epstein.

What the Document Release Really Means

While the release of Epstein-related files has reignited debate, experts stress that allegations appearing in private writings do not equate to evidence. No charges or legal findings have been made against Bill Gates in connection with the claims referenced in the documents.

As of now, the allegations remain unverified, strongly denied, and unsupported by proof.

Inputs from TOI