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CBS Faces Backlash Over Controversial Contributor Peter Attia

2/14/2026

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CBS News faces backlash for keeping CBS News contributor Peter Attia after controversial communications with Jeffrey Epstein, despite his denial of involvement.
Attia told employees he had past interactions with Epstein and expressed regret over his emails.
CBS canceled a planned re-airing of Attia's interview on 60 Minutes.
Critics including Jennifer Ashton (former CBS correspondent) and Mary Claire Haver (menopause specialist) say CBS's decision damages network integrity.

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CBS News faces backlash for keeping CBS News contributor Peter Attia after controversial communications with Jeffrey Epstein, despite his denial of involvement.
Attia told employees he had past interactions with Epstein and expressed regret over his emails.
CBS canceled a planned re-airing of Attia's interview on 60 Minutes.
Critics including Jennifer Ashton (former CBS correspondent) and Mary Claire Haver (menopause specialist) say CBS's decision damages network integrity.