Haley Joel Osment is apologizing after body cam footage of his arrest went viral on social media, in which he is heard using an antisemitic slur.
The Sixth Sense alum was arrested on Tuesday, April 8, for alleged public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance. Osment was charged on April 17 with possession of cocaine and disorderly conduct, according to the Mono County District Attorney’s office.
“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,” Osment said in a statement to People. “The past few months of loss and displacement have broken me down to a very low emotional place.”
Osment was one of the victims of the Eaton Fire earlier this year, where he lost his home.
“But that’s no excuse for using this disgusting word. From the bottom of my heart, I apologize to absolutely everyone that this hurts,” he continued. “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.”
Bodycam footage of the arrest shows Osment repeatedly telling police officers, “I’m an American.”
While inside the police vehicle, Osment is heard saying, “I’m being kidnapped by a f***ing Nazi.” In the video, Osment is also heard using a racial and antisemitic slur toward the officer.
