Bill Gates had an affair with a Russian prostitute

The claim that Bill Gates had an affair with a Russian prostitute is partly supported by multiple recent reports, primarily based on a Wall Street Journal article and subsequent media coverage. Gates has admitted to having two affairs with Russian women during his marriage, but he denies any involvement in illicit or criminal behavior, including prostitution. The sources indicate that these affairs were known to Jeffrey Epstein, but there is no verified evidence that the women involved were prostitutes. Most reports emphasize Gates’ denial of any "illicit" conduct and clarify that the affairs were consensual relationships. Given the lack of trusted sources confirming the women’s status as prostitutes, the core claim is only partially substantiated: Gates admitted affairs with Russian women, but the allegation of prostitution remains unproven and speculative.