Bill Gates expressed regret over his association with Jeffrey Epstein, stating he regrets every minute spent with him. This follows the release of draft emails by US authorities that allege Gates engaged in extramarital affairs. Gates denies these claims and emphasizes that Epstein's emails reflect his own frustrations. Melinda French Gates shared that the documents brought back painful memories related to their marriage, which ended in 2021 partly due to Gates' connection with Epstein. Gates met Epstein in 2011 and attended dinners with him, but denies any sexual encounters.