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Warren Buffett stopped donating to the Gates Foundation over concerns about its ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. A review found Gates and his foundation met Epstein more than 30 times between 2011-2014, though the foundation stated it regretted any employee interactions with Epstein and found no evidence of involvement in his criminal activities.

Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein over 30 times between 2011 and 2014, despite staff concerns about reputational risk. The meetings focused on a public health fund and a grant to the International Peace Institute, which was run by Epstein’s associate. An external review found no illegal activity but confirmed Gates called the meetings a 'grave error in judgment.'

The Gates Foundation's review into Epstein, conducted by law firm WilmerHale, found no evidence of payments or criminal activity. The inquiry involved over 50 interviews and review of written materials commissioned in March.

The Gates Foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein approximately 30 times between 2011 and 2014 despite staff concerns about reputational risks. An external review found no evidence of illegal activity or payments to Epstein, but noted discussions focused on a public health fund and a grant to the International Peace Institute, which was led by an Epstein associate. Bill Gates acknowledged a 'grave error in judgment' for meeting with Epstein.

The Gates Foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times between 2011 and 2014 despite staff concerns about reputational risks. An external review found no illegal activity but noted discussions focused on a public health fund and a grant to the International Peace Institute, which was managed by Epstein's associate. Bill Gates admitted to a 'grave error in judgment' regarding the meetings.

A New York state report by WilmerHale reveals systemic issues in prisons, including insufficient training, lack of accountability, and a 'us versus them' culture, following two fatal beatings of inmates in 2024 and 2025. The report highlights false force reports, a failed strike by correction officers, and recommendations for oversight and mental health care reforms.

David Bowker, leader of WilmerHale's D.C. office, emphasizes hiring great people and fostering a client-first mission as key to the firm's 13-year streak on the Top Workplaces list. The firm prioritizes teamwork, collaboration, and in-office work, with Bowker recently receiving a Trusted Leadership Award for his role in maintaining the workplace culture.

A state-commissioned review of New York’s prison system found a culture of fear, poor oversight, and outdated training, with correction officers and incarcerated people reporting unsafe conditions. The report highlighted chronic understaffing, weak accountability, and racial bias, including officers using slurs against Black inmates, alongside a significant rise in pepper spray usage and ineffective disciplinary actions against abusive officers.

Bard College president Leon Botstein informed staff he believed Jeffrey Epstein was not 'reprehensible' and expects to be cleared in an ongoing inquiry into their past communications. WilmerHale, a law firm, is reviewing the emails between Botstein and Epstein as part of an investigation initiated by the college's board of trustees in February.