LA28 Stands by Chair Casey Wasserman Amid Email Controversy

LA28 Stands by Chair Casey Wasserman Amid Email Controversy

The LA28 executive committee has expressed its support for chair Casey Wasserman in light of the release of old email exchanges related to Jeffrey Epstein. The committee conducted a review of the concerns and found that Wasserman's relationship with Epstein and Maxwell was limited to publicly known interactions. The board has decided that Wasserman should continue to lead LA28 based on his leadership and the facts presented.

The disclosure of Wasserman's email correspondence with Maxwell was mandated by a law requiring the government to open files on Epstein and Maxwell. Wasserman had previously apologized for the emails from 2003. The International Olympic Committee has stated that they will not interfere with the organizing committee's structure, indicating that Wasserman's position is not under their purview.

Mayor Karen Bass emphasized that any decision regarding the leadership of LA28 is up to the board of the organization. Governor Gavin Newsom mentioned that he has not yet spoken with Wasserman about the issue but looks forward to hearing from him. Despite calls for Wasserman to step down, he has been leading the Olympic project in Los Angeles for over a decade.

Wasserman expressed regret for his past correspondence with Maxwell and clarified that he had no personal or business relationship with Epstein. Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking and abuse of minors, while Epstein died by suicide in 2019. LA28 stands by Wasserman's leadership and commitment to delivering a successful and safe Olympic Games in 2028.