Six L.A. Power Players Linked to Epstein Files

Prominent figures in Hollywood, sports, and business found in disgraced financier's records

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein's files has revealed connections between the disgraced financier and several high-profile individuals in Los Angeles, including the head of the LA28 Olympics committee, a film director, an NFL owner, a celebrity chef, and a prominent PR executive. The files contain emails, photos, and other documentation that shed light on Epstein's relationships with these L.A. power players, some of which date back over 20 years.

Why it matters

The revelations in the Epstein files raise questions about the extent of his influence and the willingness of prominent figures to associate with him, even after his initial conviction for sex crimes. As more details emerge, it will be important to understand how these connections may have enabled Epstein's criminal activities and the impact they could have on the reputations and careers of those involved.

The details

The files detail a range of interactions between Epstein and the L.A. figures, from seemingly innocuous business dealings to more troubling personal relationships. For example, emails show that LA28 Olympics committee chair Casey Wasserman exchanged flirtatious messages with Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s. Other documents indicate that producer Barry Josephson corresponded with Epstein about finding young female assistants. The files also reveal that NFL owner Steve Tisch exchanged crude emails with Epstein about women, while celebrity chef Adam Perry Lang worked as a personal chef for Epstein in the late 1990s and early 2000s. PR executive Michael Sitrick, meanwhile, was hired by Epstein's lawyers in 2011 to help manage the fallout from a photo showing Epstein with Prince Andrew.

  • The files contain correspondence and documentation dating back to the late 1990s and early 2000s.
  • Epstein was arrested and charged with sex trafficking in July 2019 and died in custody later that year.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking in 2021.

The players

Casey Wasserman

The chair of the LA28 Olympics committee who exchanged flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s.

Barry Josephson

A noted producer and former head of production at Columbia Pictures who corresponded with Epstein about finding young female assistants.

Steve Tisch

The co-owner of the New York Giants who exchanged crude emails with Epstein about women.

Adam Perry Lang

A celebrated pitmaster and L.A.-based chef who worked as a personal chef for Epstein from 1998 to 2002.

Michael Sitrick

A PR executive hired by Epstein's lawyers in 2011 to help manage the fallout from a photo showing Epstein with Prince Andrew.

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What they’re saying

“I am terribly sorry for having any association with either of them.”

— Casey Wasserman

“While I did attend social events with Epstein, and he did visit my sets twice, I never traveled with him on his plane, visited his island, or saw him in the company of minors.”

— Barry Josephson, Producer (Variety)

“I did not take him up on any of his invitations and never went to his island. As we all know now, he was a terrible person and someone I deeply regret associating with.”

— Steve Tisch, NFL Owner

What’s next

The NFL has elected to review the ties between Tisch and Epstein to determine if they fall under the league's personal conduct policy.

The takeaway

The latest release of Epstein files has shed new light on the disgraced financier's connections to several prominent figures in Los Angeles, raising questions about the willingness of power players to associate with him even after his initial conviction for sex crimes. As more details emerge, it will be important to understand the full extent of these relationships and their potential impact on the individuals and institutions involved.