Bill Gates may be one of the wealthiest, smartest men in the world. But even those elevated qualities and his high-profile advisors weren’t enough to stop Jeffrey Epstein getting his hooks in him. The astonishing extent of Gates’ dealings with Epstein are laid bare in the Department of Justice’s latest release of evidence on the dead financier.

For over three decades, the sprawling compound known as “Xanadu 2.0” has stood as the definitive architectural manifestation of the digital revolution. Nestled on the shores of Lake Washington, the residence of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates became a global shorthand for the intersection of vast wealth and nascent artificial intelligence.

Divorced from Bill Gates and the foundation they created, French Gates discusses connecting with other women to maximize their impact at a critical time.

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, who were married from 1994 to 2021, are parents to three children

Newly released emails show Bill Gates authorized Jeffrey Epstein to mediate a dispute between the Microsoft co-founder and an adviser.

Bill Gates called himself "foolish" for ever spending time with with Jeffrey Epstein in a new interview, saying he regrets every minute spent with the convicted sex offender.

Following the federal government's release of 3.5 million documents related to the case of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Jan. 30, 2026, a rumor circulated online that Melinda French Gates, ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, confirmed she ended her marriage to the billionaire over allegations contained within the Epstein files.

The latest listing goes to show how much of the exclusive hillside neighborhood Gates has acquired during the past three decades.