Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist, has hired Jake Greenberg, the former chief investigative counsel to the House Oversight Committee, according to a report from The New York Times.

Greenberg previously served as the top investigative counsel for the House Oversight Committee, where he handled high-profile congressional investigations and testimonies. The committee is responsible for investigating federal government operations and holding officials accountable.

The Times report indicates that Greenberg's retention is related to potential testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Gates has previously acknowledged meeting with Epstein multiple times, though he has stated those meetings were focused on philanthropy.

Gates has faced scrutiny over his past interactions with Epstein, particularly given Epstein's criminal history. The Microsoft founder has said he regrets the meetings and that they were a mistake in judgment.

Neither Gates' representatives nor Greenberg immediately responded to requests for comment about the reported hiring. The specific nature of any potential testimony or legal proceedings that may have prompted the retention of counsel remains unclear.