Epstein Files Include Unverified Claim That Bill Gates Contracted STD After ‘Russian Girls’ Encounters, Gates Denies Allegations
The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent release of millions of pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has drawn global attention — including an unverified and sensational allegation involving Microsoft co‑founder Bill Gates.
Among the vast trove of material published under the Epstein Files Transparency Act are a series of draft emails and notes attributed to Epstein from 2013. In one such draft, Epstein claimed that Gates had engaged in sexual encounters with women described as “Russian girls,” contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD), and allegedly sought antibiotics to conceal the infection from his then‑wife, Melinda Gates.
These allegations appear in emails that Epstein reportedly drafted and sent to himself, some written as if in the voice of Boris Nikolic, a former adviser to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The emails include vivid, highly personal assertions that Gates allegedly contracted an STD — and even suggest he asked others to assist with obtaining treatment for it.
However, the Department of Justice and legal experts stress that these claims are unverified. The DOJ made clear that not all documents released represent truthful or substantiated information, and some may be misleading or false. Inclusion in the release does not mean law enforcement found evidence supporting the allegations.
Bill Gates’s representatives have forcefully denied the claims. A spokesperson described the allegations as “absurd and completely false,” saying the entries reflect Epstein’s frustrations rather than factual accounts of conduct by Gates. According to the spokesperson, the drafts are part of Epstein’s attempt to entrap or defame individuals he resented, particularly after Gates ended contact with him.
The files also include other contentious content, with references to high‑profile figures beyond Gates, though experts caution that many such mentions come from old complaints, draft text, or public tips that were never verified or pursued by investigators.
Gates has publicly acknowledged some past interactions with Epstein, describing his meetings as a serious error in judgment, and has consistently denied any illegal behavior or involvement in Epstein’s criminal activities. No independent evidence corroborates the allegations in the newly released emails, and authorities have not announced any investigations tied to these specific claims.
The broader release, comprising more than 3 million pages of documents, images, and video content, has prompted debate about transparency, privacy, and how to interpret unverified material in public record dumps. It underscores the complexities of balancing public access with accuracy — particularly when allegations involve influential individuals and remain unsupported by evidence.
As media outlets and the public continue to sift through the extensive Epstein files, analysts say such explosive claims should be treated with caution unless independently verified by credible investigative or legal authorities.
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