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Melinda French Gates calls Jeffrey Epstein ‘evil’ after Bill Gates’ closed-door Congress hearing

Melinda French Gates calls Jeffrey Epstein ‘evil’ after Bill Gates’ closed-door Congress hearing

Philanthropist Melinda French Gates described Jeffrey Epstein as “evil” in a new interview published days after her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, testified before Congress about his past connections to the convicted sex offender. Melinda Gates poses for photographers as she arrives for a meeting after a meeting on the sideline of the gender equality conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, July 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) Speaking to The Guardian in an interview, Melinda reflected on meeting Epstein once and said the experience unsettled her. According to CNN and The Independent, she revealed she later had nightmares after the encounter and struggled emotionally while discussing him during the interview. “Have you ever in your life been around somebody that you just know is evil?” Melinda told The Guardian. She added, “We need to listen to our feelings about people.” At another point in the conversation, she described Epstein as “an abhorrent human being, a horrid man,” while expressing sympathy for his victims. “My heart goes out to the young girls,” she said, according …

Melania Trump accomplished 3 motives with Epstein statement, preps legal team for next move

Melania Trump accomplished 3 motives with Epstein statement, preps legal team for next move

Marc Beckman, a senior adviser to Melania Trump, stated that the First Lady seeks significant consequences for people disseminating rumors about Epstein. She has assembled a team of lawyers prepared to take action. Melania Trump seeks consequences for those spreading Epstein rumors. (REUTERS) Why did Melania Trump issue surprising statement? 3 motives achieved According to Beckman, the unusual statement she released, which distanced her from the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, accomplished three objectives. “She debunked all the lies surrounding her and Epstein. Second, she became a champion for these women, for the victims, and, finally, third, she’s a real leader in Washington, D.C. She’s calling on Congress to act now.” Also Read: Eric Swalwell faces major setback as Manhattan DA launches probe amid rape allegations: Key things to know The senior adviser to the First Lady further noted that Melania will continue to confront those who propagate rumors about her connection to Epstein. “There’s no reason for this person to stop fighting for her dignity. She hasn’t done anything wrong. She’s not connected to …

Id-ul-Fitr: Palayam Imam urges stand against religious discrimination, condemns war and flags moral decline in Id sermon

Id-ul-Fitr: Palayam Imam urges stand against religious discrimination, condemns war and flags moral decline in Id sermon

Devotees offering Id-ul-Fitr prayers at Chandrasekharan Nair stadium, near Palayam Juma Masjid, in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. | Photo Credit: Jayamohan A. Palayam Imam V.P. Shuhaib Moulavi has strongly urged the citizens of the country to stand against religious discrimination and uphold secular values. The society must not allow people to be isolated or threatened on the basis of faith, he stressed. While delivering the Idgah sermon at the Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on the occasion on Id-ul-Fitr on Friday, the Imam recounted the story of Deepak Kumar, a youth, who confronted Hindu vigilantes to protect an elderly Muslim shopkeeper in Uttarakhand. “When asked about his identity, the man responded, “My name if Muhammed Deepak.”. There are many kind-hearted people like Deepak Kumar in our country who refuse to stand by and watch such injustice. They live among us as members of our own communities. These are the people in whom both divine hope rests, and are the true strength of the country and guardians of secularism. As long as such goodwill prevails, no form …

HC directs removal of content linking Union Minister Hardeep Puri’s daughter to Jeffrey Epstein| India News

HC directs removal of content linking Union Minister Hardeep Puri’s daughter to Jeffrey Epstein| India News

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed removal of social media content linking Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s daughter to convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 24 hours. HC directs removal of content linking Union Minister Hardeep Puri’s daughter to Jeffrey Epstein Justice Mini Pushkarna also restrained several users from publishing, circulating or disseminating such content on social media platforms in any manner. The judge, who was hearing a lawsuit by Himayani Puri, clarified that if the social media users did not remove the posts, the platforms shall take down or block access to such content. The court observed that Himayani Puri has a prima facie case in her favour and she will suffer irreparable injury if interim relief was not granted. “Consequently, till the next date of hearing, the following directions are issued,” the court said, while listing the case for further hearing in August. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, appearing for the plaintiff, said she has a “global reputation” to protect as a finance professional and that the allegations against her …

Puri’s daughter moves HC, seeks takedown of defamatory content| India News

Puri’s daughter moves HC, seeks takedown of defamatory content| India News

Union minister Hardeep Puri’s daughter, Himayani Puri, on Monday filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court seeking a takedown of allegedly defamatory content including reports, posts, videos and other material linking her to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Puri’s daughter moves HC, seeks takedown of defamatory content In her suit seeking ₹10 crore in damages, Puri has sued 14 individuals and entities including YouTube channel Jana Gana Mana 24*7, The Rooster News, Bolta Hindustan, and John Doe parties (unknown persons). In the suit, which is likely to be listed on Tuesday, she has also urged the court to restrain the defendants from publishing more material of the kind. The suit, settled by Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani and filed through advocate Shantanu Agarwal, stated that starting February 2, a series of false and misleading, defamatory posts and articles, were published and amplified across social media and intermediary platforms including X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, digital news portals, blogs and other web based publications. Terming the allegations false, Puri stated in her suit that the …

Anurag Kashyap reacts to controversy after being named in Epstein Files: ‘A random mail’

Anurag Kashyap reacts to controversy after being named in Epstein Files: ‘A random mail’

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has reacted coolly to the controversy surrounding his name appearing in the Epstein Files, making it clear that the claims do not bother him. He went on to dismiss the mention as nothing more than a “random mail”. Anurag Kashyap’s last directorial work to be released was Kennedy. Anurag on the name emerging in the Epstein Files Recently, Anurag joined an episode of Sit with Hitlist where he spoke about various aspects of his career and life. During the candid conversation, he also addressed some of the controversies linked to his name, including references in the Epstein Files and the Income Tax raid conducted at his residence. Asked about his name being mentioned in the controversial Epstein Files, he mentioned, “In a mail. In a random mail… We get invitations from Harvard, Yale, everywhere. I don’t know. I have never been to Beijing. I have been to Shanghai in China once before 2014, I played recce in Bombay.” He went on to joke that he sometimes thinks to himself, “Wow! What a …

Hillary Clinton Epstein testimony: Transcript leaked, new update on Bill Clinton’s questioning

Hillary Clinton Epstein testimony: Transcript leaked, new update on Bill Clinton’s questioning

Former First Couple, Bill and Hillary Clinton, have testified in the Jeffrey Epstein files investigation. The former US Secretary of State and First Lady was questioned by a congressional committee on Thursday, maintaining that she did not remember meeting the late sex offender and paedophile. Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton walks out to talk to reporters after testifying in a closed-door deposition (Getty Images via AFP) “I do not recall ever encountering Mr Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island, homes, or offices,” Clinton said in a statement hours after sitting for the closed-door deposition with the House of Representatives Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York. Read More: Hillary Clinton’s Epstein deposition: Rep. Lauren Boebert’s leaked photo halts hearing; row explained Hillary Clinton deposition’s transcript Several Democrats, including Rep Robert Garcia of California, demanded that the full, unedited transcript of Hillary’s deposition be released. Democratic Reps Yassamin Ansari, Wesley Bell, Suhas Subramanyam, and James Walkinshaw joined him. While it is unlikely that the full transcript will be released, we …

Police search former Prince Andrew’s home a day after his arrest| Entertainment News

Police search former Prince Andrew’s home a day after his arrest| Entertainment News

LONDON — Police searched the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor again on Friday, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for nearly 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in having shared confidential trade information with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Police search former Prince Andrew’s home a day after his arrest In another blow for the former Prince Andrew, the British government is considering formally removing him from the line of succession to the crown. Despite losing his status as prince and facing a police investigation, Andrew remains eighth in line to the throne. That can only be changed with new legislation. When the king stripped his brother of his titles in the fall, the government said passing a new law would not be a good use of Parliament’s time. But that view has changed and the government is now considering legislation once the police investigation is finished. James Murray, the government’s chief secretary to the treasury, said “the government is considering any further steps that might be required, and …

The former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah| Entertainment News

The former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah| Entertainment News

LONDON — He was reportedly his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite, but the former Prince Andrew has long been a headache for Britain’s royal family. The former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested Thursday, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office in an inquiry stemming from his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. He is the first senior British royal to be arrested since King Charles I, almost 400 years ago. Born a prince in 1960, Andrew is the third child and second son of the queen and her husband Prince Philip. His elder brother Charles was destined for the throne. Andrew took a tried-and-tested route for younger royal sons: military service. After 22 years in the Royal Navy, including combat operations as a helicopter pilot during the 1982 Falklands War, Andrew was named Britain’s special representative for international trade and investment in 2001. His frequent taxpayer-funded travel saw him dubbed “Air Miles Andy” by the press. The current police investigation stems from that …

Former Prince Andrew released 11 hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office| Entertainment News

Former Prince Andrew released 11 hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office| Entertainment News

LONDON — The former Prince Andrew has been released after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Former Prince Andrew released 11 hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office The Thames Valley Police force said the former prince was released Thursday evening. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was photographed in a car leaving the station near his home in eastern England about 11 hours after his arrest. He was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested early Thursday at his home by detectives investigating his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Police said they had finished searching Mountbatten-Windsor’s home but were still searching another property. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. ’s earlier story follows below. LONDON — The former Prince Andrew was arrested by British police Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary move in a country where authorities once sought to shield the royal family from embarrassment. It was the first time in …