'Bones' EP Barry Josephson responds after Jeffrey Epstein emails surface

'My biggest regret, bar none, is that I foolishly believed his denials of wrongdoing,' the veteran producer said

Veteran Hollywood producer Barry Josephson has publicly addressed his involvement in email correspondence with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein after documents from a recent Justice Department release revealed their past communications. Josephson, an executive producer on Bones and a long-time industry figure, acknowledged that some of the language he used in the exchanges was inappropriate and regrettable.

In a statement shared with media outlets, Josephson said, “There’s no excuse for what I said in some of my emails… the language was crude and juvenile, and I’m ashamed.” He explained that while he did socialize with Epstein — including attending events and hosting him on set — he never traveled with him on his private plane, visited his private island, or saw him in the company of minors.

Josephson said his biggest regret is having believed Epstein’s denials of wrongdoing and underestimating the seriousness of the allegations against him. “In my 47 years working in the entertainment industry, I’ve encountered thousands of people. My biggest regret, bar none, is that I foolishly believed his denials of wrongdoing,” he said, adding that being impressed by Epstein’s circle “blinded” him.

The emails, part of the extensive document release mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, show that Josephson maintained contact with Epstein well after his 2008 conviction on charges related to child prostitution. According to reporting, the correspondence included casual discussions about potential assistants and social connections, a dynamic that has drawn scrutiny amid broader public interest in Epstein’s network.

Josephson said he apologizes “to all who were hurt by this clearly terrible and depraved individual,” asserting that he did not knowingly engage in or support Epstein’s criminal conduct. His comments come at a time when the release of Epstein files continues to spark conversation about accountability and the extent of the late financier’s relationships with powerful individuals.