What Just Happened
The Epstein document release has done what it always does. It reopened doors many powerful people assumed were sealed forever.
This time the spotlight landed on Peter Attia. Physician. Author. Podcast host. One of the most influential figures in modern longevity culture.
Newly unsealed court records include email correspondence between Attia and Jeffrey Epstein dating back more than a decade. The emails are crude inappropriate and difficult to read. They do not allege criminal conduct. That distinction matters. It has not stopped the fallout.
Within hours the story moved from court filings to mainstream headlines and the wellness world found itself pulled into the blast radius.
What The Files Actually Show
The emails surfaced as part of a large scale release of Epstein related court records by the U.S. Department of Justice, which unsealed roughly three million emails connected to the late financier.
According to Reuters, Peter Attia’s name appeared more than 1,700 times in the document trove. The news agency reported that the correspondence shows Attia appearing “chummy” with Epstein, making crude jokes and “gushing about Epstein’s ‘outrageous’ lifestyle.”
Among the court released records is a February 2016 email sent by Attia to Epstein, included verbatim in the filings. In the message, Attia wrote:
“Pussy is, indeed, low carb.
Still awaiting results on gluten content, though.”
The email was sent from Attia’s professional account and signed “Peter Attia, M.D.” It has been widely cited by media outlets as illustrative of the crude tone present in parts of the correspondence.
The documents do not allege criminal conduct, abuse, or participation in Epstein’s crimes. However, they establish familiarity, judgment, and tone. In the current media climate, that distinction has not been sufficient to prevent professional consequences.
This is not about charges. It is about proximity, accountability, and consequence.
🔴 Update: Attia Steps Down From David Protein
Peter Attia responded to the resurfaced emails after they were released as part of newly unsealed Epstein related court documents.
According to the New York Post, Attia described the emails as:
“Crude, inappropriate and indefensible.”
The Post further reported that Attia said he was:
“Ashamed of the language used,”
and acknowledged responsibility for engaging in the correspondence.
Attia addressed his inclusion in the Epstein document release in a public statement posted to X, as reported by Reuters. He said he met with Epstein seven or eight times at Epstein’s New York City home between 2014 and 2019, but stated that he never witnessed illegal activity and never saw Epstein accompanied by anyone who appeared to be underage.
“I was not involved in any criminal activity,” Attia said. “My interactions with Epstein had nothing to do with his sexual abuse or exploitation of anyone.”
He added:
“That said, I apologize and regret putting myself in a position where emails, some of them embarrassing, tasteless and indefensible, are now public, and that is on me. I accept that reality and the humiliation that comes with it.”
Reuters separately reported on the fallout from the disclosures, noting that CBS News is expected to sever ties with Attia following the release of the documents, as media organisations began reassessing their professional relationships.
For broader context, the release of the Epstein related court material was confirmed by AP News, which reported on the large scale unsealing of documents that has prompted renewed scrutiny across multiple industries.
**There is now a confirmed professional resignation.
According to Reuters, Peter Attia has stepped down as Chief Science Officer of David Protein, the protein bar company he helped back and publicly represented. His name and image have been removed from the company’s website and expert materials.
David Protein founder Peter Rahal confirmed the move in a public post, stating the company would remain focused on serving customers. Neither Attia nor the company provided further comment.
Attia had participated in David Protein’s $10 million seed funding round in August 2024 and was positioned as a scientific authority within the brand. That relationship is now formally over.
This marks the first confirmed corporate separation tied directly to the Epstein disclosures.
🔴 Update: The CBS Fallout
This story has now moved beyond internal discussions and unnamed sources.
CBS News has officially pulled a previously aired 60 Minutes segment featuring Peter Attia from a scheduled rerun, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The segment, which first aired in October, was removed from a repeat broadcast that was set to air opposite the Super Bowl.
CBS replaced the piece following the latest Epstein document release, which included extensive correspondence between Attia and Epstein. The decision marks a clear shift from behind the scenes reassessment to visible editorial action.
The 60 Minutes segment, which featured Attia discussing longevity medicine with correspondent Norah O’Donnell, remains available on YouTube at the time of writing. But its removal from broadcast rotation signals a reputational recalibration already underway.
CBS News has not publicly confirmed Attia’s contributor status going forward, though multiple outlets report the relationship is now under active review.
This is no longer theoretical fallout. It is operational.
Is This Actually Cancellation
That depends on how honestly the word is used.
There are no criminal charges.
There are no allegations of abuse.
There is no legal action against Attia.
There are however court released documents a public apology and a major broadcaster preparing to cut professional ties.
This is not a social media pile on driven by screenshots. It is institutional risk management playing out in real time.
Call it cancellation distancing or accountability. The effect is the same.
Why This Hits The Wellness World Hard
Peter Attia is not just a doctor. He is a brand. A bestselling author. A podcast empire. A trusted authority in longevity and optimisation culture.
Wellness trades heavily on credibility values and perceived moral evolution. Stories like this test whether that narrative holds when influence and commercial power are involved.
It forces a question the industry rarely asks out loud.
How much past behaviour is acceptable when someone delivers results people want to believe in.
What Happens Next
CBS is expected to formalise its decision. Attia’s podcast private practice and book sales continue as normal. Journalists are still reviewing Epstein related filings and more names may surface.
This story is still unfolding. But one thing is settled.
This is no longer tabloid noise.
This is no longer speculation.
This is confirmed news.
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