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> Mr Gates had made a $2m donation to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s prestigious Media Lab at Epstein’s behest.

> “Although Epstein pursued Gates aggressively, Gates had absolutely no business partnership or personal friendship with Epstein,” the statement said. “Gates never socialised with Epstein or attended parties with him.”

Something about these statements doesn’t add up. The fact that there was another public statement seems to indicate they’re feeling that no additional evidence will come out that will once again contradict them, as it did the first time.