Longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia has stepped down from his role as a correspondent at CBS following revelations that his name appeared over 1,700 times in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein Files. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Attia notified CBS of his immediate resignation.
Attia, who never completed his medical residency at Johns Hopkins University, built a high-profile career in the longevity field, gaining visibility through podcast appearances, a bestselling book, and other media ventures. Despite his lack of formal credentials, he was hired by CBS under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, who aimed to bring on more high-profile contributors.
While Weiss reportedly resisted calls to remove him, Paramount executives pressured the network following scrutiny over Attia’s Epstein-linked mentions. Public reactions have been mixed, with some praising the accountability move and others criticizing the delay in his departure.
Attia’s resignation underscores growing scrutiny of public figures with controversial ties, even as debates continue over the extent of corporate and editorial responsibility in such cases.
