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Haley Joel Osment Apologizes After Antisemitic Slur in Arrest Video

The actor expressed remorse for his behavior during a public intoxication arrest, citing emotional distress after losing his home to wildfires.

Police bodycam shows Haley Joel Osment being detained in Mammoth Lakes, Calif.
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Overview

  • Haley Joel Osment was arrested on April 8, 2025, at Mammoth Mountain on charges of public intoxication and cocaine possession, both misdemeanors.
  • Bodycam footage released mid-April shows Osment using an antisemitic slur and other hostile language toward an officer during the arrest.
  • Osment issued a public apology on April 18, describing his behavior as 'disgraceful' and attributing it to emotional distress following the loss of his home in January wildfires.
  • The actor pledged to atone for his actions but stated he does not seek immediate forgiveness from those affected by his words.
  • Osment is scheduled for arraignment on July 7, 2025, as legal proceedings on the charges continue.