The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games organizing committee has confirmed Casey Wasserman will remain as chairman following an extensive review of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein’s associates revealed in recently unsealed court documents.
The LA28 executive committee issued a formal statement asserting Wasserman ‘should continue to lead LA28 and deliver a safe and successful Games’ after external counsel examined his limited interactions with Epstein’s network. The investigation concluded his involvement didn’t extend beyond previously documented instances.
Court records show Wasserman traveled on Epstein’s private aircraft in 2003 during a humanitarian mission to Africa organized by the Clinton Foundation, marking his sole encounter with the convicted sex offender. He additionally exchanged emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s accomplice currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking minors.
Wasserman expressed profound regret over his decades-old correspondence with Maxwell, emphasizing he ‘never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein’ and was unaware of their criminal activities at the time.
Despite clearing him of misconduct allegations, the controversy has triggered significant professional consequences. High-profile clients including singer Chappell Roan and soccer legend Abby Wambach have severed ties with Wasserman’s talent agency, citing ethical concerns and organizational accountability.
The decision has drawn criticism from Los Angeles city officials, with Councilmember Monica Rodriguez stating residents ‘deserve leadership that understands the gravity of these revelations.’ The LA28 board, comprising prominent entertainment, political, and business figures including Dreamworks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg, maintains confidence in Wasserman’s leadership capabilities.