Bill Gates testified for hours behind closed doors on Capitol Hill Wednesday about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

The House Oversight Committee sought Gates' voluntary cooperation after documents released by the Justice Department revealed unverified allegations and philanthropic coordination between the two men.

Gates has strongly denied allegations made in the Epstein files and has expressed regret for knowing the late financier.

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Billionaire Bill Gates told members of the House Oversight Committee that he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and that Epstein attempted to use information about his personal life — including that he had been unfaithful in his marriage — to pressure him, according to a copy of his opening remarks obtained by CNN.