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05-02-2026
Melinda French Gates has reacted to her ex-husband Bill Gates being named in new files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating that it brought back 'painful times in my marriage'. The files, released by the US justice department, include allegations that Bill Gates caught a sexually transmitted disease from Epstein. Bill Gates has denied any wrongdoing and his spokesperson has called the claims 'absolutely absurd'. Melinda French Gates expressed 'unbelievable sadness' and stated that those named in the records, including her ex-husband, need to answer any remaining questions. The couple divorced in 2021 after 27 years of marriage.
Entities: Melinda French Gates, Bill Gates, Jeffrey Epstein, Microsoft, US Department of Justice • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
05-02-2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has moved out of Royal Lodge in Windsor to Sandringham, King Charles' private estate in Norfolk, amid renewed scrutiny over his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move was announced in October and was expected in early 2026. Newly released documents from the US Department of Justice reveal previously unknown contacts between Mountbatten-Windsor and Epstein, including a 2011 letter alleging that they asked a woman to engage in sex acts with them and invited her on a trip to the Virgin Islands. The documents also include emails between Mountbatten-Windsor and Epstein, with the royal inviting Epstein to dinner at Buckingham Palace and Epstein offering to bring women. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for Mountbatten-Windsor to cooperate with investigators, while Epstein survivors have expressed hope that he will testify.
Entities: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles, Sandringham, Royal Lodge • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
05-02-2026
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced an investigation into possible links between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Polish citizens, amid concerns that Epstein's network may have trafficked Polish women or girls. The investigation will examine whether Polish children were abused via criminal networks connected to Epstein and explore potential links between Epstein and Russian intelligence services. Tusk stated that the Polish government will create an analytical team to analyze newly released documents related to the Epstein case and determine if any Polish individuals were involved. The team will be led by Poland's justice minister and prosecutor general and will include prosecutors, police, and members of the national security services.
Entities: Donald Tusk, Jeffrey Epstein, Poland, Russia, Krakow • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
05-02-2026
The article discusses the latest revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files, which show that Epstein made multiple attempts to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin between 2013 and 2018. Despite his efforts, there is no evidence that the two ever met. Epstein's emails and audio recordings reveal his desire to discuss economic matters with Putin, but his attempts were met with silence from the Kremlin. The article also notes that the Russian media has largely ignored the story, focusing instead on other aspects of the Epstein scandal.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Vladimir Putin, Thorbjorn Jagland, Russia, Norway • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
05-02-2026
The article reveals that Jeffrey Epstein invested in several Silicon Valley tech start-ups, including Coinbase and Palantir, through his connections with influential figures like Peter Thiel and Brock Pierce. Despite being a convicted sex offender, Epstein was able to gain access to lucrative deals and amass a fortune worth over $600 million. The article details Epstein's relationships with various tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists, and how they helped him make investments and expand his network.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Coinbase, Peter Thiel, Palantir, Silicon Valley • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
05-02-2026
The New York Times article 'My Crazy Friend': The Royals Who Stayed Close to Epstein reveals that several royal family members and associates maintained close relationships with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein despite his sleazy reputation. Newly released documents show that Epstein used his wealth and influence to build relationships with powerful individuals, including royals, and provided them with financial assistance, gifts, and favors. The article highlights the connections between Epstein and various royal family members, including Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, as well as a Saudi royal court adviser, Raafat Al-Sabbagh. The revelations are causing upheaval in the royal families, with some members distancing themselves from those who had close contact with Epstein.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Raafat Al-Sabbagh • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
