• Melinda French Gates expresses "unbelievable sadness" concerning allegations against Bill Gates in Epstein files.
• She remarks on the painful memories that resurfaced due to the latest revelations.
• Bill Gates has denied the allegations, calling them "absolutely absurd and completely false."
• The Epstein files include references to Bill Gates allegedly contracting a sexually transmitted infection.
• Melinda French Gates emphasizes that those accused need to answer for their actions.

Melinda French Gates has reacted to the latest revelations from the Epstein files, expressing "unbelievable sadness" regarding the implications for her ex-husband, Bill Gates. The files, released by the Department of Justice, bring back memories of "very, very painful times in my marriage," she stated during an interview on NPR's Wild Card podcast. Melinda emphasized the necessity for those involved, including Bill, to answer for their actions while noting, "No girl should ever be put in the situation that they were put in by Epstein" according to India Times, ABC News, and BBC.

Melinda further reflected on her divorce from Bill Gates, finalized in 2021 after 27 years of marriage, noting that the details in the Epstein investigations revived painful memories. She mentioned, "I am so happy to be away from all the muck," and underscored that the remaining questions regarding the allegations should be directed towards those implicated, including her ex-husband. Gates, through a spokesperson, has denied the allegations, denouncing them as "absolutely absurd and completely false," according to India Times, ABC News, and BBC.

The allegations include claims that Gates contracted a sexually transmitted infection during an affair, linked to messages allegedly drafted by Epstein. Melinda stated, "For me, it's personally hard whenever those details come up," emphasizing her sadness and concern for the women victimized by Epstein. Gates’ spokesperson characterized the allegations as stemming from Epstein’s attempts to defame him, reinforcing that he has not been accused of any wrongdoing by Epstein’s victims. They assert that that the documents merely illustrate Epstein's desire to tarnish Gates’ reputation, according to India Times, ABC News, and BBC.