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Haley Joel Osment Enters Diversion Program After Public Intoxication Arrest

Completion of a six-month program of three weekly AA meetings plus biweekly therapy will determine whether his misdemeanor charges are dropped

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Overview

  • A Mono County judge granted a one-year diversion on June 2 after his April 8 arrest for public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance at a Mammoth Lakes ski lodge.
  • The court order requires Osment to attend at least three Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per week and meet with a therapist twice weekly over the next six months.
  • Mono County District Attorney David Anderson had objected to the diversion based on Osment’s 2006 DUI conviction and his use of an antisemitic slur during the arrest.
  • Osment issued a public apology for the slur, attributing his behavior to emotional distress following the loss of his Altadena home in January wildfires.
  • His next court appearance is scheduled for January 5, 2026, when a judge will review his compliance and decide on dismissing the charges.