Peter Attia resigns from CBS News amid revelations about ties to Epstein

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sara BraunFebruary 23, 2026 at 10:10 PM

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Dr. Peter Attia has resigned as a CBS News contributor after correspondence between him and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was made public. The news broke just days after over 3 million files were released as part of the federal government's investigation into Epstein. The files included multiple instances of communication between Attia and Epstein, dating back to the mid-2010s. Attia had apologized for his interactions with Epstein on social media, stating he was not involved in any criminal activity and that his conversations with Epstein had nothing to do with his abuse or exploitation of anyone. Attia's resignation was disclosed in an email to CBS News employees, citing a desire to avoid becoming a distraction from the network's work. He is no longer affiliated with CBS News as of the time of his departure.

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