Melinda Gates says Bill’s friendship with ‘evil, abhorrent’ Epstein eroded marriage
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Melinda Gates has revealed that her ex-husband Bill Gates’ friendship with notorious child sex trafficker Jeffery Epstein gave her "nightmares" and contributed to the power couple's divorce. Mr Gates’ relationship with Epstein contributed to the erosion of the couple's relationship, though Ms Gates said it was not the only issue. Mr Gates has since said his friendship with Epstein was a “huge mistake” and a “substantial error in judgement”. She said she and her ex-husband are still “friendly” and they still have business together, but they are not “friends.” Asked by Ms King about Mr Gates’ fidelity during their relationship, she said those questions would have to be answered by him.