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Haley Joel Osment Charged with Cocaine Possession Following Ski Resort Arrest

The actor faces misdemeanor charges and apologizes for using antisemitic slurs during his arrest earlier this month.

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Overview

  • Haley Joel Osment was arrested on April 8 at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area for public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance, presumed to be cocaine.
  • The Mono County District Attorney's Office has formally charged the actor with disorderly conduct under the influence and possession of cocaine, both misdemeanors.
  • Bodycam footage released on April 17 shows Osment resisting arrest, using antisemitic slurs, and accusing officers of mistreatment.
  • Osment has issued a public apology for his behavior, attributing it to emotional distress following the loss of his home in the January wildfires.
  • The actor, previously convicted of DUI in 2006, is scheduled for arraignment on July 7 while authorities await lab confirmation of the seized substance.