Recent reports reveal that the late financier and convicted sex offender had allegedly threatened Bill Gates, the renowned business magnate and philanthropist, regarding an alleged affair with a Russian bridge player.
According to The Wall Street Journal, a spokesperson for Bill Gates stated that Epstein had made an unsuccessful attempt to exploit a previous relationship in order to intimidate Gates. This incident reportedly took place in 2017 and was communicated through email. It came to light after Epstein, who was awaiting trial at the time, became aware of Gates' alleged involvement with Mila Antonova.
Sources familiar with the matter, cited by the outlet, claim that Epstein also tried to persuade Gates to participate in a charitable fund that never materialized.
The media reports suggest that Epstein and the bridge player met in 2013, several years after Gates had initially encountered her when she was in her twenties. During that time, Bill Gates was married to his now ex-wife, Melinda French Gates. Epstein allegedly requested reimbursement for the expenses he had incurred in sending Antonova to a software coding school.
The message sent by Epstein also hinted at the possibility of exposing the alleged relationship if there was no ongoing association between the two men, as reported by the newspaper. However, it is stated that no payment was ever made.
A spokesperson for Bill Gates, as obtained by a media outlet, clarified that Gates had solely interacted with Epstein for philanthropic purposes and that Epstein's attempts to involve him further were unsuccessful. The spokesperson also emphasized that Gates had never engaged in any financial transactions with Epstein, reiterating Gates' acknowledgment of the mistake in associating with him.
In a YouTube video from 2010, Mila Antonova, the Russian bridge player involved in the alleged affair with Bill Gates, discussed meeting the business tycoon during a bridge tournament in Washington, D.C. Antonova mentioned that she didn't defeat him but jokingly attempted to kick him.
According to the Journal, Antonova sought $500,000 for an online business and reached out to Epstein for assistance, but he ultimately did not invest.
Antonova, who did not comment on Gates, expressed her surprise at Epstein's criminal activities, stating that she had no knowledge of his ulterior motives and believed him to be a successful businessman who genuinely wanted to help.
Bill Gates himself has publicly expressed regret over his association with Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging that spending time with him was a significant mistake.
Please note that the information provided is based on reports and statements from various sources and may be subject to updates or further developments.
