Casey Wasserman, head of the LA28 Olympics organizing committee, faces intense pressure to resign after flirtatious emails with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell surface in new Jeffrey Epstein documents. These 2003 exchanges, revealed when Wasserman was married, ignite widespread outrage as LA prepares for the 2028 Games.
The U.S. Department of Justice releases the emails on January 30, 2026, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, exposing suggestive banter between Wasserman and Maxwell. Wasserman urges Maxwell to arrange a sensual massage during his New York visit, writing, “Where are you? I miss you,” while she teases techniques to “drive a man wild.” Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking minors since her 2021 conviction, references “JE” (likely Epstein) and probes about Paris gifts; Wasserman replies, “The only thing I want from Paris is you.”
Wasserman issues a swift apology for “corresponding with Ghislaine long before her horrific crimes surfaced,” but firmly denies any business links to Epstein. He underscores that the messages date back over two decades and expresses deep regret for the association. Despite this, figures like Best Coast frontwoman Bethany Cosentino publicly demand his resignation.
The controversy endangers Wasserman’s role, secured in 2017 to lead an event promising billions in economic boost and thousands of local jobs. Critics argue his Epstein network ties tarnish the Games’ integrity, amplifying calls for his exit as February 2026 unfolds. Wasserman, CEO of Wasserman Media Group representing elite athletes and artists, maintains a low profile at events like the Milan Games.
