Peter Attia Leaves CBS News Amid Epstein Files Fallout

Longevity influencer and CBS News contributor Dr. Peter Attia resigned from his position at CBS News in New York on Monday following the release of emails showing he had provided medical advice to Jeffrey Epstein and made crude comments about women, prompting fallout from the Epstein files revelation. The emails, which have recently come to light, revealed a professional relationship between Attia and Epstein that extended beyond mere acquaintance, with the doctor offering medical counsel to the disgraced financier. In a statement, Dr. Attia expressed remorse for the correspondence, admitting he was ashamed of it now, but maintained that he had been unaware of Epstein's extensive history of trafficking and abuse of women and underage girls when their interactions took place. The relationship between the two men reportedly began after Epstein had already pleaded guilty in 2008 to prostitution charges involving a minor, suggesting that Attia continued his association with Epstein despite the financier's already established criminal history. CBS News has not issued an official statement regarding Attia's departure, though representatives for the doctor did not respond to requests for comment on Monday, leaving many questions unanswered about the timeline of events and the network's knowledge of the situation.