LA28 Executive Committee Keeps Casey Wasserman After Epstein Files
LA28 says an outside review found Wasserman's interactions with Epstein and Maxwell did not exceed the public record.
Overview
The LA28 executive committee voted to retain Casey Wasserman as chair of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics organizing committee after reviewing his appearance in Justice Department-released Epstein files, officials said.
The committee said an outside law firm's review, conducted with Wasserman's full cooperation, found his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell "did not go beyond what has already been publicly documented," the board said.
Casey Wasserman apologized on Jan. 31, saying "I deeply regret my correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell," and his spokesman confirmed he denies any personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
High-profile clients including singer Chappell Roan and former U.S. soccer star Abby Wambach publicly left Wasserman's agency, and five other artists have demanded he step down or said they plan to leave, according to public statements.
Some Los Angeles City Council members and County Board of Supervisors members have called for Wasserman's resignation, increasing political pressure on LA28 ahead of the 2028 Games, council statements show.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this story without editorial framing: they report the LA28 board’s defense, Wasserman’s apology and the explicit emails, while also noting client departures and calls for his resignation. Coverage relies on official statements, direct quotes and documented filings, balancing exculpatory explanations with public reaction and consequences.
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FAQ
The review found that Wasserman's interactions with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell did not exceed what has already been publicly documented.
Wasserman apologized for his correspondence with Maxwell over two decades ago, stating he deeply regrets it and denies any personal or business relationship with Epstein.
Wasserman flew on Epstein's jet in 2002 for a Clinton Foundation humanitarian trip to Africa and exchanged risqué emails with Maxwell in 2003, including flirtatious messages.
Clients like Chappell Roan and Abby Wambach left his agency, other artists demanded he step down, and Los Angeles City Council and County Board members called for his resignation.
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