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Haley Joel Osment Issues Apology After Arrest for Anti-Semitic Slur
Actor Haley Joel Osment has publicly apologized for using an anti-semitic slur during a recent arrest in Mammoth Lakes, California. The Sixth Sense star expressed remorse and stated he is “horrified” by his conduct during the incident. News of the arrest and subsequent charges, including disorderly conduct and possession of a controlled substance, has circulated widely, prompting Osment’s statement.
Actor “Horrified” by Behavior
In a statement released to various news outlets on Thursday, April 17, Osment, 37, addressed the incident. “I’m absolutely horrified by my behavior,” he stated. “Had I known I used this disgraceful language in the throes of a blackout, I would have spoken up sooner.”
Details of the Arrest
Osment’s arrest occurred at a ski resort in Mammoth Lakes after local police responded to reports of an intoxicated individual around 2 p.m. on April 8. He was initially detained and later charged with:
- Disorderly conduct
- Possession of a controlled substance
He spent a night in jail before being released. The Mono County district attorney confirmed on Thursday, April 17, that the charges against Osment include disorderly conduct due to alcohol intoxication and cocaine possession.
Related Arrest Footage and Claims
Osment Cites Personal Hardship, Takes Responsibility
The actor acknowledged recent personal struggles, including the loss of his Altadena, California, residence in wildfires earlier this year. However, Osment emphasized that these challenges did not excuse his use of the offensive slur.
“The past few months of loss and displacement have broken me down to a very low emotional place,” he admitted in the statement. “But that’s no excuse for using this disgusting word. From the bottom of my heart, I apologize to absolutely everyone that this hurts. What came out of my mouth was nonsensical garbage — I’ve let the Jewish community down and it devastates me. I don’t ask for anyone’s forgiveness, but I promise to atone for my terrible mistake.”
Body Cam Footage Details Altercation
Reports and body camera footage describe the circumstances of Osment’s arrest at the ski resort. Upon arrival, one officer informed another that Osment was “beyond intoxication.”
During the handcuffing process, Osment repeatedly asserted he was “being attacked” by law enforcement. It was during this interaction that he directed an anti-semitic slur at the arresting officer.
Prior Incident at Ski Lift
Eyewitness Accounts of Intoxication
According to accounts from individuals at the scene, Osment displayed signs of significant intoxication before his arrest. One person claimed Osment had “lunged at a bartender,” while another stated he “couldn’t take care of himself.”
Another individual detailed an incident at the bar: “He went to the bar, ordered one drink, he was so intoxicated that he spilled his drink … They served him one drink, he was so drunk he spilled it, and they cut him off,” the person claimed. “Then he got aggravated, argumentative, he tried to load the lift they refused to load the lift.”
Upcoming Court Appearance
Osment is scheduled to be arraigned at the Mammoth Lakes branch of the Mono County Superior Court on July 7.