On February 1, 2026, Casey Wasserman, the head of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic organizing committee, publicly apologized for flirtatious emails exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for trafficking crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein. The emails, which surfaced among millions of newly disclosed files from the U.S. Department of Justice, date back to 2003 and include suggestive messages discussing personal interactions.
In one email, Wasserman wrote to Maxwell, "I think of you all the time... So what do I have to do to see you in a tight leather outfit?" In another exchange, he discussed arrangements for a sensual massage, further highlighting the nature of their communication during that period.
Wasserman responded to the newfound attention on these emails by stating, "I deeply regret my correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell, which took place over two decades ago, long before her horrific crimes came to light." He emphasized that he has "never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein."
He acknowledged his past association with Epstein during a humanitarian trip in 2002 as part of a delegation with the Clinton Foundation but clarified that he is not connected in any business capacity with Epstein's ventures.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry directed questions about Wasserman's communications to him, mentioning the IOC would monitor any media reports about its members appearing in the Epstein files.
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 for several counts of sex trafficking related to her role in recruiting minors for Epstein. Her association with high-profile individuals continues to raise questions as new information comes to light about her network.
This revelation has propelled Wasserman into the spotlight ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a project he has passionately led, as the event approaches and concerns over public image and credibility loom.
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