Casey Wasserman remains LA28 chairman amid calls for resignation
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Casey Wasserman confirmed he will not resign as chairman of the LA28 Olympic Games despite calls from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. He stated he has not considered stepping down following his appearance in the Jeffrey Epstein files and asserted that he has not been accused of any wrongdoing. Wasserman, who exchanged emails with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003, expressed his regret over the correspondence. LA28 has backed Wasserman and conducted a review of his past interactions. The organization is currently monitoring security and transportation ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
- •Wasserman has not discussed resignation with Mayor Bass since her comments.
- •He emphasized the importance of maintaining working relationships regardless of political changes.
- •LA28 is preparing for the World Cup while managing its Olympic plans.
- •Tickets for the Paralympics will go on sale next year.
- 12:18 AMESPN — Wasserman: Won't resign as LA28 Olympics chair
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — LA28 chair Casey Wasserman says he will not resign over Epstein fallout
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Casey Wasserman says he won't resign as LA28 chairman despite mayor urging him to quit
"Casey Wasserman hasn't considered resigning as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics over his appearance in the Jeffrey Epstein files despite Mayor Karen Bass urging him to quit. Asked Wednesday if he had thought about stepping aside and whether he had talked to Bass since her February comments, Wasserman curtly replied, “No and yes.” 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.
"Casey Wasserman says he will not resign from his role as chairman of the Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee despite his ties to Ghislaine Maxwell.
"Casey Wasserman said he hasn't considered resigning as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics despite Mayor Karen Bass urging him to quit.
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External links- ESPNJun 5, 2026, 12:18 AMWasserman: Won't resign as LA28 Olympics chair
Casey Wasserman said he hasn't considered resigning as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics despite Mayor Karen Bass urging him to quit.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:25 PMLA28 chair Casey Wasserman says he will not resign over Epstein fallout
Casey Wasserman says he will not resign from his role as chairman of the Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee despite his ties to Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:54 PMCasey Wasserman says he won't resign as LA28 chairman despite mayor urging him to quit
Casey Wasserman hasn't considered resigning as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics over his appearance in the Jeffrey Epstein files despite Mayor Karen Bass urging him to quit. Asked Wednesday if he had thought about stepping aside and whether he had talked to Bass since her February comments, Wasserman curtly replied, “No and yes.” 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.
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