Barry Josephson has opened up publicly after emails linking him to Jeffrey Epstein were published in newly unsealed Justice Department documents.
The longtime Hollywood producer addressed the situation and admitted that he regrets his past dealings with Epstein.
Josephson, who worked as an executive producer on Bones, said he was bothered by the language used in some emails.
In a statement, he said: “There is no excuse for what I said in some of my emails…the language was crude and juvenile, and I am ashamed.” »
He explained that he had social contact with Epstein years ago, including attending events and showing him around a television set.
However, Josephson made it clear that he never traveled with Epstein, never visited his private island, and never saw him in the presence of minors.
The producer added that his biggest mistake was believing Epstein when he denied any wrongdoing.
“My greatest regret, bar none, is that I foolishly believed his denials of wrongdoing,” he said.
He added that Epstein’s powerful connections influenced his judgment at the time.
Additionally, the emails were released as part of a broader transparency effort that has renewed attention on Epstein’s network.
Josephson said he apologizes “to all those who were hurt by this obviously terrible and depraved individual” and stressed that he never knowingly supported or participated in Epstein’s crimes.
As new documents continue to surface, the focus remains on accountability.
