Peter Attia Steps Down After Epstein File Revelations
Peter Attia resigned as a CBS News contributor after Justice Department files released Jan. 30 showed extensive emails with Jeffrey Epstein, prompting his Feb. 2 apology and the loss of other advisory roles.
Overview
Peter Attia resigned as a CBS News contributor, a spokesman said, and stepped down effective immediately to avoid distracting the network.
The move followed disclosure of Justice Department files released Jan. 30 that included extensive email exchanges between Attia and Jeffrey Epstein, the records showed.
In a Feb. 2 post on X, Attia apologized, denied involvement in criminal activity, and said his interactions with Epstein had nothing to do with sexual abuse or exploitation.
The Justice Department release contained over 3 million files and Attia appears over 1,700 times in the documents, reporting said.
Attia has also stepped down from roles at David Protein and is no longer listed as an advisor at Eight Sleep, and his spokesman said his CBS role had not yet meaningfully begun.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story as reputational fallout, emphasizing Attia’s ties to Epstein and ensuing consequences. Editorial choices—highlighting “1,700” file mentions, labeling emails “crude,” and listing resignations—prioritize accountability. Source content (Attia’s apology) is included but minimized, reducing exculpatory context while amplifying the scandal.
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FAQ
Peter Attia is a physician specializing in longevity medicine.
Peter Attia resigned as a CBS News contributor after Justice Department files released on January 30 revealed over 1,700 mentions of his name and extensive email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein.
The emails included crude discussions about female genitalia and Attia expressing dismay that he could not discuss Epstein's outrageous lifestyle.
In a February 2 post on X, Attia apologized for his interactions, denied involvement in criminal activity or visiting Epstein's island, and regretted embarrassing emails becoming public.
Attia was dropped as a scientific advisor by AGI, stepped away as chief science officer for David (a protein bar maker), is no longer listed as an advisor at Eight Sleep, and CBS pulled a scheduled '60 Minutes' profile.
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