Gates Foundation Reviews Epstein Ties as Founder Faces Scrutiny

The Gates Foundation said it is awaiting findings from a review of its past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein amid public scrutiny of co-founder Bill Gates’ ties to the disgraced financier.

The external review, commissioned earlier this year, will also examine “current policies for vetting and developing new philanthropic partnerships,” the organization said in a statement posted online Tuesday. The board expects to receive an update on the inquiry in coming months.