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LA28 Olympics Organizers Say Wasserman Will Remain Chair After Epstein Release
LA28 board upheld Wasserman's chairmanship after outside counsel review despite client departures and public calls for resignation following Epstein file revelations.
- On Wednesday, the LA28 Executive Committee announced it reviewed Casey Wasserman’s conduct with O'Melveny & Myers LLP and decided he should remain chair, saying his ties to Epstein did not exceed public records.
- Years ago, Wasserman traveled on Epstein’s plane to Africa, arranged by the Clinton Foundation, his only interaction with Epstein, as the LA28 board noted.
- Several high-profile clients, including Abby Wambach, announced departure from Wasserman after he appeared in the DOJ files, and he withdrew from the Feb. 12 event.
- Los Angeles officials pushed for Wasserman’s resignation after the Jan. 30 email releases, while the LA28 Executive Committee said it takes allegations seriously and decided he should continue leading.
- Despite no criminal links, Wasserman agency still represents A-list talent and he has curtailed public appearances amid ongoing fallout.
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The organizer committee of Los Angeles 2028 announced on this Thursday that its president, Casey Wasserman, will continue to be in charge after an investigation that linked him to the latest wave of revelations on sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein. Wasserman has faced growing requests of resignation as director of the 2028 Olympic Games, following the publication last month of e-mails between him and the former girlfriend of Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwe…
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