Bill Gates denies STI claims by Epstein in U.S. Congress testimony

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has testified before a U.S. Congressional committee, directly refuting claims made by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to a transcript released Tuesday, Gates denied ever having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or describing his penis to Epstein's associate, Dr. Nikolic, as suggested in 2013 emails attributed to Epstein.

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I never had an STI. I never described my penis to Dr. Nikolic.

During his testimony on June 10, Gates responded to questions about the emails, which alluded to Gates having an STI and attempting to conceal it from his then-wife, Melinda French Gates. "I never had an STI. I never described my penis to Dr. Nikolic," Gates stated. He did, however, concede, "Perhaps I expressed some concern about whether I had an STI," but firmly denied administering any medication secretly. When asked if he considered giving his wife hidden medication, Gates replied, "I did not do that."

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Perhaps I expressed some concern about whether I had an STI, but I never gave anyone medication secretly.

Gates also reiterated his deep regret for ever meeting Epstein. "I should never have met with Epstein in the first place," he declared, according to testimony published on his website. "In light of what I know now, I understand that even if he had secured new donors he promised, it would not have justified associating with him." Gates insisted that he never witnessed or had any indication that Epstein was involved in ongoing criminal activities.

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I did not do that.