Haley Joel Osment Apologizes After Disturbing Incident at California Resort
Actor Haley Joel Osment, renowned for his standout performance in the 1999 film The Sixth Sense, has recently issued a public apology following an incident during his arrest at a ski resort in California. Osment, who is currently 37 years old, was taken into custody on April 8, facing charges related to public intoxication, cocaine possession, and disorderly conduct.
Incident Details
The arrest occurred at Mammoth Mountain, where Osment reportedly attempted to board a chairlift without his snowboard. Video footage obtained by TMZ depicted Osment as uncooperative during the encounter with law enforcement.
Body camera footage released by People revealed that Osment allegedly directed an antisemitic slur at the arresting officer, referring to him as a “Nazi.”
Public Apology
In a statement released to People, Osment expressed deep remorse for his actions, stating, “I’m absolutely horrified by my behavior. Had I known I used this disgraceful language in the throes of a blackout, I would have spoken up sooner.” His apology acknowledged the weight of his words and the impact they could have.
Osment elaborated on his emotional state, explaining, “The past few months of loss and displacement have broken me down to a very low emotional place. But that’s no excuse for using this disgusting word. From the bottom of my heart, I apologize to absolutely everyone that this hurts. What came out of my mouth was nonsensical garbage — I’ve let the Jewish community down and it devastates me. I don’t ask for anyone’s forgiveness, but I promise to atone for my terrible mistake.”
Background Context
This recent event was not Osment’s first encounter with legal issues. In 2006, he was arrested for driving under the influence after being involved in a car accident. Osment also made headlines in 2018 following involvement in a public altercation at Harry Reid International Airport during the Super Bowl.
Career Highlights
Aside from his iconic role in The Sixth Sense, Osment has appeared in several other notable films, including A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) and Secondhand Lions (2003). Despite his challenges, he remains recognized for his contributions to the film industry.