Haley Joel Osment Sentenced After April Arrest, Judge Rules Mandatory AA Meetings
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/ Jun 03, 2025, 06:15PM IST
Oscar-nominated actor Haley Joel Osment has dodged jail time after reaching a court deal following his April arrest for public intoxication and cocaine possession. As part of the agreement, Osment will attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings thrice weekly for six months. The Sixth Sense star had also been caught on camera using racial slurs during the incident, sparking backlash. In a public apology, Osment cited emotional distress from losing his home but admitted there's no excuse for his actions. Watch-
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