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Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes

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American philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was among many prominent names in the Epstein files © Arun SANKAR /
American philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was among many prominent names in the Epstein files © Arun SANKAR /

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