# External review clears Gates Foundation of wrongdoing in Epstein ties

An independent review found no evidence of misconduct in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The examination looked into the foundation's past interactions with Epstein. The findings aim to address longstanding concerns about the relationship.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/7/21/external-review-finds-no-wrongdoing-in-gates-foundation-epstein?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:46:06 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/21/bill-gates-foundation-jeffrey-epstein-review) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:37:16 GMT