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Longevity guru Peter Attia exits CBS News after Epstein emails surface

Dr. Peter Attia resigned after over 1,700 mentions in Jeffrey Epstein files revealed a prolonged friendly relationship, prompting CBS to remove his content and notify staff.

  • Peter Attia, a physician known for his longevity-focused content, is stepping down from his contributor role at CBS News amid scrutiny over past email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Attia said his resignation is effective immediately. A spokesperson stated that the contributor role had only recently been created and had not substantially begun, and that he chose to step aside to avoid distracting from the network’s work.
  • Recently released Justice Department files show Attia’s name appearing multiple times in Epstein-related documents. The records indicate the two exchanged emails in the 2010s discussing meetings, health matters, and sharing jokes.
  • Attia has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing. In a post on X, he denied involvement in any illegal activity and said he was never present on Epstein’s plane, island, or at any sex-related gatherings.
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Washington, Feb 23 (EFE).- The popular doctor expert in longevity Peter Attia has abandoned his role as a contributor to CBS News due to his appearance in the archives linked to the research on pederast Jeffrey Epstein, according to various media reports this Monday citing sources close to the issue. Attia, known mainly for its social media content on longevity science, announced today to CBS News that it would immediately renounce its role with…

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