Dr. Peter Attia resigned from his position at CBS News in late February after his name appeared in documents released by the Justice Department relating to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier convicted of sex trafficking. Attia, who hosts a popular podcast and authored “Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity,” had been appointed as a network contributor by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss the previous month. In a statement, Attia acknowledged that some of his emails were “embarrassing, tasteless and indefensible,” but stated he attended no parties hosted by Epstein and was guilty of no wrongdoing.
Attia’s departure follows a pattern of resignations by public figures in recent weeks whose relationships with Epstein have come to light through the release of court-ordered documents, raising questions about vetting processes for high-profile appointments.
Attia had been appointed to his CBS News role in January, joining a group of contributors to network programming selected by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Prior to that appointment, the network had profiled him on “60 Minutes” last October, highlighting his work in the field of longevity and preventive medicine.
Named in Released Documents
Within weeks of his appointment, Attia’s name emerged in the Justice Department’s release of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. The files contained hundreds of emails and communications involving dozens of individuals. Attia stated that while his name appeared in the documents, he had no involvement in any wrongdoing and had never attended any of Epstein’s gatherings.
In early February, Attia issued a statement acknowledging that some of his emails reflected poor judgment. He called certain communications “embarrassing, tasteless and indefensible,” but reiterated that he had committed no crimes and was guilty of no misconduct.
Resignation on His Own Terms
Though his emergence in the documents drew public notice, CBS News initially maintained its relationship with Attia. The network did not announce plans to sever ties. Attia, however, chose to resign from the position voluntarily, a decision CBS News confirmed Monday.
Part of a Broader Pattern
His resignation follows a broader pattern of departures among public figures in corporate and government sectors following the emergence of their Epstein connections in released documents.
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