Flirty Emails Between Ghislaine Maxwell and LA Olympics Chair Revealed

Emails from 2003 show suggestive exchanges between Epstein's ex-girlfriend and Casey Wasserman, who is now facing calls to resign.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice recently released 3 million pages of documents related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including emails between his ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell and Casey Wasserman, the chairman of the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The emails, dating back to 2003, show a series of flirtatious exchanges between Maxwell and Wasserman, who was married at the time.

Why it matters

The revelation of these emails has raised concerns about Wasserman's past associations and has led to calls for him to resign from his position overseeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Epstein scandal continues to have ripple effects, with high-profile individuals facing scrutiny over their connections to the disgraced financier.

The details

The emails show Wasserman asking Maxwell, "So what do I have to do to see you in a tight leather outfit?" and telling her, "Where are you? I miss you." At the time, Wasserman was married to music supervisor Laura Ziffren, with whom he has two children. The couple divorced in 2021.

  • The emails date back to 2003, before Maxwell's criminal convictions.
  • Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.

The players

Ghislaine Maxwell

Epstein's ex-girlfriend who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking.

Casey Wasserman

The chairman of the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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What they’re saying

“So what do I have to do to see you in a tight leather outfit?”

— Casey Wasserman (Emails)

“Where are you? I miss you.”

— Casey Wasserman (Emails)

“I hold my teams to the highest standards and have a duty to protect them as well. No artist, agent, or employee should ever be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values.”

— Chappell Roan, Singer-songwriter (Instagram)

What’s next

Wasserman has apologized for the messages and stated that he never had any personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. However, he is still facing calls to resign from his position overseeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The takeaway

The release of the Epstein files continues to have far-reaching consequences, with high-profile individuals facing scrutiny over their past associations with the disgraced financier. This case highlights the ongoing need for transparency and accountability, especially in positions of power and influence.