A long-serving scientific adviser to Bill Gates reportedly asked Jeffrey Epstein for explicit photos of “hot girls” and exchanged suggestive remarks about women in emails that have now been released by the Justice Department.
The communications reveal Boris Nikolic, who is close to the Microsoft co-founder, seeking “nude or semi-nude” images from the late financier, while also making inappropriate comments and jokes about women.
The emails, dating from 2011 to 2014, are part of a larger collection of documents related to the federal inquiry into Epstein. A report by Bloomberg News offers an unusual glimpse into the nature of exchanges within Gates’ circle.
Despite the explicit content of these emails, Bloomberg stated there is no indication that either Gates or Nikolic had knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities. Gates has consistently denied ever visiting Epstein’s controversial private island.
One December 2011 email saw Epstein inviting Nikolic to the island, stating, “I’ll be on the island from tomorrow night until the 3rd; you can come anytime.” Nikolic responded, mentioning he would bring two women along, but it’s unclear who he meant.
In another email, Nikolic inquired about images of a woman from her modeling career, jokingly suggesting Epstein might have arranged photos for Victoria’s Secret. This was not an isolated incident; their discussions often revolved around requests for women’s images.
One email included an unverified claim where Nikolic alluded to a comment that Gates received after dinner, noting that a woman remarked he “looked even hotter tonight,” followed by an insinuating suggestion about an encounter under the table.
Additionally, Nikolic informed Epstein that he had delivered a birthday message to Gates, stating that it was for internal purposes.
Gates met Epstein in 2011, long after Epstein had pleaded guilty to sex-related crimes involving minors, yet Gates later suggested their relationship was primarily about philanthropy and global health initiatives.
The newly revealed emails shed light on how Epstein attempted to integrate himself into Gates’ circle—often through Nikolic, who seemed to manage contacts and relay messages.
Though Epstein frequently invited Gates and his family to his Caribbean island, Gates has maintained that he never stayed there and was unaware of Epstein’s wrongdoing.
Gates has publicly acknowledged two extramarital relationships but hasn’t confirmed if Epstein had any connections to those women or facilitated those encounters.
He has repeatedly emphasized that he acted legally concerning Epstein and denied any involvement with Epstein’s victims. Furthermore, representatives of Gates have dismissed as false any claims of a deeper connection stemming from the emails tied to Epstein.
The Post has sought comments from both Gates and Nikolic.
