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Wellness Influencer's Ties to Epstein Spark Controversy

3/17/2026

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Wellness influencer Peter Attia sought Jeffrey Epstein's help to launch his medical practice nearly a decade after Epstein's conviction.
Emails show a deeper relationship than Attia acknowledged, with 1,741 mentions of Attia's name in Epstein's files.
Attia communicated with Epstein about patient referrals and job openings and discussed medical advice.
Attia's spokesman said Epstein had no impact, but the disclosures led to brand deals dropping and CBS News distancing itself.

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Wellness influencer Peter Attia sought Jeffrey Epstein's help to launch his medical practice nearly a decade after Epstein's conviction.
Emails show a deeper relationship than Attia acknowledged, with 1,741 mentions of Attia's name in Epstein's files.
Attia communicated with Epstein about patient referrals and job openings and discussed medical advice.
Attia's spokesman said Epstein had no impact, but the disclosures led to brand deals dropping and CBS News distancing itself.