Posted on 02/11/2026 4:22:53 PM PST by nickcarraway
Casey Wasserman's job as chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee is safe after the LA28 board's executive committee met Wednesday to discuss his appearance in recently released government files on Jeffrey Epstein. Wasserman has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, but documents released by the Justice Department revealed that in 2003 he exchanged flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, who years later would be accused of helping Epstein recruit and sexually abuse his victims.
IOC won't pressure L.A. Games chair Wasserman
LA28 said that, with help from an outside legal firm, it conducted a review of Wasserman's past interactions with Epstein and Maxwell, with Wasserman's full cooperation.
"We found Mr. Wasserman's relationship with Epstein and Maxwell did not go beyond what has already been publicly documented," the executive committee said in a statement. "The Executive Committee of the Board has determined that based on these facts, as well as the strong leadership he has exhibited over the past ten years, Mr. Wasserman should continue to lead LA28 and deliver a safe and successful Games."
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Well I feel better.
Wasserman’s grandfather was connected to the Chicago Outfit, I doubt the apple fell far from the tree.
And so was his wife’s grandfather.
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