Overview

• Osment was arrested on April 8 in Mammoth Lakes, California, on charges of public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance at a ski lodge
• A judge on June 2 granted him a one-year diversion program mandating three AA meetings per week for six months and twice-weekly therapy sessions
• The Mono County district attorney objected to the diversion over his 2006 DUI conviction and his use of an antisemitic slur against a police officer during the arrest
• Osment issued an apology for his “disgraceful language,” expressing horror over his behavior and promising to atone for the offense
• His compliance with the program will be reviewed on January 5, 2026, with dismissal of all charges contingent on successful completion