Casey Wasserman, chairman of the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee, has issued a public apology after his old email exchanges with Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced in a newly released tranche of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. The emails, dating back more than two decades, have gone viral online and sparked widespread scrutiny.
In a statement to the New York Post, Wasserman said he “deeply regrets” his correspondence with Maxwell, stressing that it occurred long before her crimes became public. He clarified that he never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, though he acknowledged travelling on Epstein’s plane in 2002 as part of a humanitarian delegation linked to the Clinton Foundation.
“I am terribly sorry for having any association with either of them,” Wasserman said, adding that he now recognises the seriousness of the situation in hindsight.
At the time of the emails in 2003, Wasserman was married to his then-wife, Laura. A prominent sports and entertainment executive, he is the grandson of legendary Hollywood mogul Lew Wasserman and currently heads the global talent and sports agency Wasserman.
Contents of the emails
The released documents reveal several flirtatious and sexually suggestive messages exchanged between Wasserman and Maxwell. In one email, Wasserman wrote, “You, me, and not else much…,” to which Maxwell replied jokingly about not having to “share” herself with snacks.
In another message, Wasserman mentioned an upcoming trip to New York and asked, “Can we book that massage now?” Other emails included suggestive banter about outfits, physical closeness and intimate undertones, with Maxwell responding in equally explicit language.
While there is no allegation of criminal conduct against Wasserman, the resurfacing of these communications has raised uncomfortable questions about his past association with Epstein’s convicted accomplice.
Fallout and public reaction
The revelations have triggered intense discussion on social media, particularly given Wasserman’s high-profile role overseeing preparations for the Los Angeles Olympics. So far, no official action has been announced against him, but the controversy adds to the growing list of influential figures whose names have emerged in the Epstein files.
Wasserman has reiterated that he condemns Maxwell’s crimes and regrets any past interaction with her, saying the emails do not reflect who he is today.