Dr. Peter Attia, recently named as a contributor to CBS News, has sparked outrage after it was revealed he had an apparent friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The news emerged from emails included in the Department of Justice's latest release of Epstein files.
Attia, who has been touted for his expertise on health and wellness, has issued a lengthy statement on X, apologizing for his correspondence with Epstein. He claims that his interactions with the financier had "nothing to do with his sexual abuse or exploitation of anyone" and denies being involved in any criminal activity. The emails revealed a back-and-forth between Attia and Epstein that lasted long after the disgraced financier was charged with sex trafficking and prostitution.
Attia acknowledges that his relationships were "embarrassing, tasteless, and indefensible," and takes full responsibility for his actions. However, many are questioning how someone with such influence could have been in contact with a convicted sex offender. The incident has sparked heated debate about accountability and the lack of transparency on the part of those who associate with individuals who have committed heinous crimes.
The revelation comes as CBS News continues to reshape its program under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, aiming to modernize media and journalism. However, Attia's involvement has ignited significant backlash online, leaving it unclear whether his contribution to the network will continue.
Attia, who has been touted for his expertise on health and wellness, has issued a lengthy statement on X, apologizing for his correspondence with Epstein. He claims that his interactions with the financier had "nothing to do with his sexual abuse or exploitation of anyone" and denies being involved in any criminal activity. The emails revealed a back-and-forth between Attia and Epstein that lasted long after the disgraced financier was charged with sex trafficking and prostitution.
Attia acknowledges that his relationships were "embarrassing, tasteless, and indefensible," and takes full responsibility for his actions. However, many are questioning how someone with such influence could have been in contact with a convicted sex offender. The incident has sparked heated debate about accountability and the lack of transparency on the part of those who associate with individuals who have committed heinous crimes.
The revelation comes as CBS News continues to reshape its program under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, aiming to modernize media and journalism. However, Attia's involvement has ignited significant backlash online, leaving it unclear whether his contribution to the network will continue.
... I mean, have you seen some of the big names that get linked to people like Epstein? It's just how the game is played, right? Anyway, Dr. Attia seems genuine in his apology and all, but we gotta wonder what was going on behind closed doors during those emails 
. Some folks might say he was just being friendly or whatever, but let's be real, it's a friendship with someone who's been convicted of serious crimes 
. Now, I'm not saying Attia was directly involved in Epstein's wrongdoings, but how did their paths even cross again after all these years? It's like a big web of connections 
... makes me wonder if there's more to the story than we're being told 
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also, gotta wonder what's going through the minds of editors @ cbs news... didn't they think this thru before adding attia as a contributor? 
. i mean, i get that we all make mistakes and stuff, but come on. 2 yrs after epstein got charged and still emailing him? it's not just about apologizing and moving on, it's about being transparent and acknowledging the severity of the situation. and what about his role in helping people with health and wellness issues? is that tainted now too? 
i need to see more than just a statement from attia before i can fully trust him again 
Attia's trying to downplay it as "embarrassing" and "indefensible", but that doesn't cut it for me. His expertise is already being questioned by some, and I don't blame them one bit 
. I'd want to know more about his involvement with Epstein before giving him a platform on CBS News. At least he's owning up to his mistakes, which is more than I can say for some others 
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. He's trying to downplay everything and says his friendship with Epstein had nothing to do with the bad stuff 
. But still, how could someone in his position not know about Epstein's past? It's like, basic common sense right? 
And now that the whole thing is out, it's super awkward that Attia gets to continue working with CBS News 
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. Part of me wants to give Attia another chance and see if he can learn from his mistakes 
. But another part of me thinks he should just step down from his position at CBS News 
. Ugh, it's all so confusing... 
It's all about accountability, right? We need to make sure our heroes aren't also villains in disguise 
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. I mean, come on, you're basically giving a platform to someone who has caused so much harm to others. It's not just about the emails, it's about the fact that he's trying to downplay his involvement and make excuses for himself 
. We need more than just apologies and half-hearted attempts at damage control... we need real change 
. I think what's really bothering people is that he was a contributor to CBS News and had so much influence 
[GIF of a character looking guilty, like the Joker]
. I mean, he was in contact with Epstein for years after he got charged, that's some serious red flags 
. And CBS News is trying to shake off this scandal by shaking up their lineup? It just seems like they're covering their own backsides 
! The stats are wild too - his Twitter following dropped by 30% in the past 24 hours alone 
. Meanwhile, #Accountability is trending globally with over 4.2M tweets tagged so far 
. I'm not saying Attia was directly involved in Epstein's crimes, but like 97% of people think he should've been more transparent about his connections 
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. I'm all for modernizing media, but sometimes you gotta get real with what's going on behind the scenes 
. I mean, I've always looked up to Dr. Peter Attia as a health and wellness guru, but now I'm not so sure if I can trust him at all. I know he's apologized and said his interactions with Epstein had nothing to do with the guy's shady activities, but that's hard to believe when you see the emails like this.
. Anyway, I think it's time for some real accountability and transparency from Dr. Attia and CBS News 
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