Haley Joel Osment Arrest Video Ignites Slur and Cocaine Claims
Let’s breeze through this without overdoing it: TMZ dropped police body cam footage from Haley Joel Osment’s April 15, 2025, arrest in Venice Beach, and it’s sparking serious heat online. According to the LAPD clip obtained by TMZ, the actor—yes, the kid from The Sixth Sense turned 37 this year—appears to utter the n-word while officers search his car. As if that weren’t enough, they also allege finding a small baggie of white powder, suspected to be cocaine, on the passenger seat.
Scene set: Officers in Venice Beach pulled Osment over for a routine traffic stop. The body cam audio (transcribed by TMZ) captures him using a clear racial epithet multiple times after being asked to step out of the vehicle. At one point, he’s heard muttering under his breath: “I’m not letting anyone talk down to me, okay?” before the explicit slur surfaces. A detective’s voice can be heard instructing him to calm down and submit to a search, during which they claim to discover the suspect substance.
Bail was posted later that evening—roughly $2,500, per public court records accessed via the Los Angeles County booking system—and Osment was released pending a misdemeanor hate‑speech and drug-possession hearing. No formal charges have been filed yet, but local court documents are scheduled for a preliminary hearing on May 2.
Reps for Osment have so far maintained a tight lid, issuing a brief statement to Variety: “These are serious allegations that we intend to address in court. Mr. Osment has respect for all communities and looks forward to resolving this matter.” Meanwhile, legal experts told People Magazine that similar cases often hinge on the exact wording captured and whether intent can be proven—so every second of that footage matters.
Social media is already split: some fans are calling for accountability and an apology tour, while others urge waiting for the full judicial process. A handful of on‑set pals reportedly reached out to the actor over the weekend, offering support and private counsel. No word yet on whether Osment will issue a public apology or face internal fallout from current projects.
Between the high‑profile slur allegation and the alleged coke find, Osment’s reputation feels like it’s riding on a fast decline—unless he’s got something major planned for damage control. Sources say he’s “shocked” by the uproar and consulting with image strategists.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ.com, Los Angeles Police Department body camera footage
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