Dance Music Star John Summit Threatens to Leave Wasserman Agency Over CEO's Epstein Ties

Summit says he'll depart the agency if founder Casey Wasserman doesn't step down amid revelations of his correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Prominent dance music artist John Summit has threatened to leave the Wasserman agency if its founder and CEO, Casey Wasserman, does not step down over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Summit's ultimatum comes after emails surfaced showing extensive correspondence between Wasserman and Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking.

Why it matters

The controversy surrounding Wasserman's connections to Epstein and Maxwell has led several high-profile artists to already depart the agency, and Summit's threat to leave could put further pressure on Wasserman to step down from his leadership role. The situation highlights the growing scrutiny and accountability that entertainment industry figures are facing over past associations with known sex offenders.

The details

In a post on X and Instagram, Summit wrote: 'If casey wasserman doesn't step down, i will not remain with the agency. His actions do not reflect the integrity of the agents i work with, and if change does not happen, we will take our talents elsewhere.' Summit clarified that he has 'zero plans on leaving [his] agents,' as they 'aren't involved in this,' but that he has been in an 'ongoing process' on how to deal with the controversy surrounding Wasserman.

  • The latest tranche of Epstein files, revealing scores of emails between Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell, were uncovered in recent weeks.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison on sex trafficking convictions in 2022.

The players

John Summit

A prominent dance music artist who has threatened to leave the Wasserman agency if its founder, Casey Wasserman, does not step down.

Casey Wasserman

The founder and CEO of the Wasserman agency, who has faced scrutiny over his correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

Ghislaine Maxwell

A former associate of Jeffrey Epstein who was convicted of sex trafficking and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted child sex offender who died in prison in 2019.

Chappell Roan, Dropkick Murphys, Orville Peck

Artists who have already left the Wasserman agency over the revelations about Casey Wasserman's ties to Epstein and Maxwell.

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What they’re saying

“If casey wasserman doesn't step down, i will not remain with the agency. His actions do not reflect the integrity of the agents i work with, and if change does not happen, we will take our talents elsewhere.”

— John Summit, Dance Music Artist (X, Instagram)

“I deeply regret my correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell which took place over two decades ago, long before her horrific crimes came to light. I never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.”

— Casey Wasserman, Founder and CEO, Wasserman Agency (The Hollywood Reporter)

What’s next

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, which Wasserman chairs, has said he will continue in his post despite calls for him to step down.

The takeaway

This controversy highlights the growing scrutiny and accountability that entertainment industry figures are facing over past associations with known sex offenders. Summit's threat to leave the Wasserman agency if Wasserman doesn't step down could put further pressure on the CEO to relinquish his leadership role.