LA28 Chair Wasserman Faces Calls to Resign Over Epstein Files

Local officials demand Wasserman step down from 2028 Olympics organizing committee.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 5:15am

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Casey Wasserman, the chair of the LA28 Olympic organizing committee, is facing growing calls to resign after the Los Angeles Times reported that he was involved in handling files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Why it matters

Wasserman's ties to Epstein have raised concerns about his leadership of the 2028 Olympics, which is a major civic event for Los Angeles. The revelations could undermine public trust in the Olympics organizing committee and the city's ability to host the games.

The details

According to the LA Times report, Wasserman was involved in discussions about how to handle files related to Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The files reportedly contained information that could be damaging to prominent individuals.

  • The LA Times report was published on February 4, 2026.

The players

Casey Wasserman

The chair of the LA28 Olympic organizing committee, which is overseeing Los Angeles' hosting of the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

Los Angeles Times

The newspaper that reported on Wasserman's involvement in handling files related to Epstein.

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What they’re saying

“Casey Wasserman must resign immediately. His ties to Jeffrey Epstein are unacceptable and undermine the integrity of the 2028 Olympics.”

— Maria Estrada, Los Angeles City Council Member (Los Angeles Times)

What’s next

The LA28 organizing committee has not yet responded to the calls for Wasserman's resignation. It remains to be seen whether he will step down or if the controversy will continue to escalate.

The takeaway

The revelations about Wasserman's involvement with Epstein's files have cast a shadow over the LA28 Olympics and raised questions about the leadership and integrity of the organizing committee. This story highlights the importance of vetting key figures in major civic events to ensure public trust and confidence.