Artists Cut Ties with Hollywood Mogul Wasserman Over Epstein Fallout

Casey Wasserman named in Epstein files, prompting backlash from represented artists

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Casey Wasserman, a prominent Hollywood sports and media executive, has been named in the latest batch of files and documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice as part of the federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Several major artists represented by Wasserman's agency, including Chappell Roan and Chelsea Cutler, have since cut ties with the organization in response to the revelations.

Why it matters

Wasserman is a powerful figure in the entertainment industry, serving as the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and a trustee for the Clinton Foundation. His alleged ties to Epstein have sparked outrage and calls for his resignation, highlighting the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal and the consequences for those with perceived connections to the convicted sex offender.

The details

Wasserman acknowledged exchanging flirty and sexually suggestive emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's convicted accomplice, in 2003. While Wasserman claims he never had a personal or business relationship with Epstein, he did go on a humanitarian trip with the Clinton Foundation in 2002 on Epstein's plane. Some local officials in Los Angeles have called for Wasserman to resign as LA2028 Olympics chief, but the International Olympic Committee and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have not yet taken action.

  • Wasserman acknowledged the emails with Ghislaine Maxwell in a Jan. 31 statement.
  • Several artists, including Chappell Roan and Chelsea Cutler, have cut ties with Wasserman's agency since the revelations in early February 2026.

The players

Casey Wasserman

The founder and CEO of Wasserman, a global sports marketing and talent agency. He is considered a prominent Democratic Party donor and serves as a trustee for the Clinton Foundation, as well as the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Ghislaine Maxwell

The convicted Epstein accomplice who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for conspiring to entice minors to travel for illicit sex.

Chappell Roan

A major artist who has cut ties with Wasserman's organization in light of the revelations.

Chelsea Cutler

An American singer-songwriter who posted on Instagram that she would be cutting ties with Wasserman, saying "it simply feels incongruent with my values to not speak up or take action."

Bethany Cosentino

The singer of the band Best Coast, who published an open letter on Instagram demanding Wasserman's resignation, saying "the position Casey Wasserman has put his agents in is inexcusable."

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What they’re saying

“I never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. As is well documented, I went on a humanitarian trip as part of a delegation with the Clinton Foundation in 2002 on the Epstein plane. I am terribly sorry for having any association with either of them.”

— Casey Wasserman (USA TODAY)

“... it simply feels incongruent with my values to not speak up or take action.”

— Chelsea Cutler, American singer-songwriter (Instagram)

“the position Casey Wasserman has put his agents in is inexcusable.”

— Bethany Cosentino, Singer of the band Best Coast (Instagram)

What’s next

Local officials in Los Angeles have called on Wasserman to resign as LA2028 Olympics chief, but the International Olympic Committee and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have not yet taken action.

The takeaway

The fallout from the Epstein scandal continues to reverberate through the entertainment industry, as high-profile figures like Casey Wasserman face scrutiny and consequences for their alleged connections to the convicted sex offender. This case highlights the ongoing need for accountability and the importance of artists and industry leaders upholding their values, even when it means cutting ties with powerful figures.