Levi Johnston’s Apology to Sarah Palin: I Said Things ‘That Were Not Completely True’

Levi Johnston is apologizing to the Palin family for public statements he made that he says "were not completely true," in an effort to get past his differences with the mother of his child, Bristol Palin, and mend the rift between him and her parents, Todd and Sarah Palin.

In a People.com exclusive, Johnston says, "Last year, after Bristol and I broke up, I was unhappy and a little angry. Unfortunately, against my better judgment, I publicly said things about the Palins that were not completely true. I have already privately apologized to Todd and Sarah. Since my statements were public, I owe it to the Palins to publicly apologize."

Looking to turn "a new page here as co-parents … and [put] aside the past because doing so is in [our son] Tripp's best interest," Johnston adds, "Part of co-parenting is creating healthy and honest relationships between the parents. Tripp one day needs to know the truth and needs to know that even if a mistake is made the honorable thing to do is to own up to it."