Actor Haley Joel Osment unleashed an anti-Semitic slur on police officers in body cam footage of newly released police in April 8 arrest.
Osment called the police officer “Nazis” during his arrest and behind a police vehicle in the video shared by the New York Post on April 18th. The actor was arrested for public addiction and possession of a controlled substance at a Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort in California. video As his ski pants repeatedly slipped, they showed a “sixth sense” star struggling with the officers when they put him in handcuffs.
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Osment refused to provide his name to the arrest officer at the beginning of the video. When asked to identify himself, he replied, “I am American.”
“Well, you’re arrested now,” the officer said.
Osment cast anti-Semitism slander and looked belligerent.
At one point he cried out, “I’ve been lured by the fucking Nazis,” and claimed he was “attacked.”
The actor accused police of torture him and refused to cooperate with their instructions while in custody.
“Use your feet to stand up,” the officer said in the clip.
Park City, Utah – January 27: Hailey Joel Osment will attend the Vulture spot at the Sundance Film Festival held in Park City, Utah on January 27, 2019. (Photo by Daniel Bozzarsky/Getty Images from New York Magazine)
Police have found what they suspected to be a cocaine residue from money in the actor’s helmet.
“I think there’s cocaine in it,” one police officer said on video.
Osment continues to be pushed back by the police, and at one point he says, “You’re fucking my life,” and “I want you to treat me better.”
Hollywood, CA – December 15: Haley Joel Osment will be attending the 2024 Boundaryless PUP at W Hollywood on December 15, 2024 in Hollywood, CA. (Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Pups of Borders)
Osment addressed the actions captured in bodycam footage in a statement issued to the New York Post on April 17th.
“I am absolutely terrified of my actions. If I had known that I had used this dishonorable language in the suffering of the blackout, I would have spoken earlier,” he said.
The “Sixth Sense” and “Blink Twice” actor also pointed out that he is in the middle of some personal challenges after losing his home at Altadena Wildfire in January.
“The loss and displacement over the past few months have broken me down into a very low emotional place,” Osment I said New York Post.
LOS ANGELES, CA – August 8: Hailey Joel Osment will be attending Fiji Water, the official water for the 7th Ping Pong 4 Purpose Fundraiser at the Clayton Car Show at Dodger Stadium on August 8, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo: Charlie Galley/Getty Images from Fiji Water)
“But that’s not an excuse for using this nasty word. I’m absolutely sorry from the bottom of my heart that it hurts,” he said.
“What came out of my mouth was pointless garbage. I’m disappointed the Jewish community and it destroys me.” (Related: Report: “The Sixth Sense” star Haley Joel Osment has been arrested at a ski resort)
“I will not ask anyone’s forgiveness, but I promise to alleviate my terrible mistakes.”
The DA reportedly accused the actor of two misdemeanors, possession of cocaine and disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol in public places. Zement was released shortly after his arrest.
