LA Olympics Chief Addresses Emails with Ghislaine Maxwell

Wasserman responds after correspondence surfaces in Epstein case files

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The head of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Committee, Casey Wasserman, has responded after emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell, the associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, emerged in newly released court documents related to the Epstein case.

Why it matters

The revelation of Wasserman's communications with Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking in 2021, has raised concerns about potential connections between the LA Olympics leadership and Epstein's criminal network.

The details

The emails, which date back several years, show Wasserman and Maxwell discussing various topics, including upcoming events and social gatherings. Wasserman has stated that his interactions with Maxwell were limited and that he was unaware of her involvement with Epstein's crimes at the time.

  • The emails between Wasserman and Maxwell were discovered in court documents related to the Epstein case, which were recently made public.

The players

Casey Wasserman

The head of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Committee.

Ghislaine Maxwell

The associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking in 2021.

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What they’re saying

“My interactions with Ms. Maxwell were limited, and I was unaware of her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein at the time.”

— Casey Wasserman, Head of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Committee (1010wcsi.com)

What’s next

The LA Olympics Committee has stated that it will review the matter and take appropriate action if necessary.

The takeaway

The emergence of Wasserman's emails with Ghislaine Maxwell has raised concerns about potential connections between the LA Olympics leadership and Epstein's criminal network, underscoring the need for continued scrutiny and transparency in the lead-up to the 2028 Games.