LA Olympics Boss Wasserman's Racy Emails with Ghislaine Maxwell Revealed

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Newly released files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation have revealed racy email exchanges between Casey Wasserman, the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, and Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's convicted sex-trafficking accomplice. The emails, dating back to 2003 when Wasserman was married, show the two engaging in flirtatious banter and discussing plans for sensual massages and trips.

Why it matters

The revelations raise questions about Wasserman's judgment and conduct, especially given his high-profile role overseeing the 2028 Olympics. The emails also further expose the extensive network of powerful individuals connected to the Epstein scandal.

The details

The emails show Wasserman, then 28 years old and two years into his marriage, trading suggestive messages with Maxwell in 2003. In one exchange, Wasserman asked Maxwell to "book that massage now" when he planned to visit New York, to which she responded teasingly about "rubbing" and "driving a man wild." The two also discussed trips and meals together, with Wasserman at one point telling Maxwell "the only thing I want from Paris is you."

• The emails were exchanged in April 2003, when Wasserman was 28 years old and two years into his marriage.
• Wasserman was named chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee in 2025.

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What’s next

The revelations about Wasserman's emails with Maxwell may prompt further scrutiny of his conduct and judgment as he leads the 2028 Olympics organizing efforts.