On July 21, local time, the Gates Foundation announced the completion of an external review commissioned by Wei Kaiping and German Law Offices. According to the investigation results, there is no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein received compensation from the foundation, nor was there any evidence that the foundation was involved in or aware of Epstein's sex trafficking activities or other criminal acts. According to the report, when Bill Gates first came into contact with Epstein in 2011, he was aware that the latter's conviction and sentence for sex-related crimes might raise reputational concerns. Gates Foundation staff responsible for advancing potential DAF projects have pointed out many times that, given Epstein's past conviction record, it is risky to establish a connection with Epstein.

On July 21, local time, the Gates Foundation announced the completion of an external review commissioned by Wei Kaiping and German Law Offices. According to the investigation results, there is no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein received compensation from the foundation, nor was there any evidence that the foundation was involved in or aware of Epstein's sex trafficking activities or other criminal acts. According to the report, when Bill Gates first came into contact with Epstein in 2011, he was aware that the latter's conviction and sentence for sex-related crimes might raise reputational concerns. Gates Foundation staff responsible for advancing potential DAF projects have pointed out many times that, given Epstein's past conviction record, it is risky to establish a connection with Epstein.