Wasserman: Won't resign as LA28 Olympics chair
Key takeaways
- LOS ANGELES -- Casey Wasserman said he hasn't considered resigning as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics despite Mayor Karen Bass urging him to quit because of his appearance in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- Wasserman issued a statement in January saying that he regretted his correspondence with Maxwell and that it took place "long before her horrific crimes came to light."
- LA28 has 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.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
LOS ANGELES -- Casey Wasserman said he hasn't considered resigning as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics despite Mayor Karen Bass urging him to quit because of his appearance in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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.