An external review conducted by the Gates Foundation has found no evidence of payments made or participation in criminal activities linked to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the philanthropic group said on Tuesday.
Earlier this year, the foundation opened an external review into its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The foundation’s investigation was performed by the law firm WilmerHale and was commissioned by CEO Mark Suzman with the support of the foundation’s Chair, Bill Gates, and the independent members of the Board, the foundation said in a statement.
Some 50 interviews were conducted in total, with both former and current employees, while extensive written materials were also reviewed during the investigation.
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