Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency After Epstein Ties Revealed

The Wasserman Media Group founder will reportedly sell his company following the release of emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Casey Wasserman, the founder of the Wasserman Media Group, has announced plans to sell his talent agency after emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell were made public as part of the Epstein files. Wasserman told his staff that the controversy has become a "distraction" and is not fair to the company's clients and partners. The LA28 Olympics board has backed Wasserman, stating they found no evidence of a deeper relationship between him and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein beyond what has been publicly documented.

Why it matters

The sale of Wasserman's talent agency comes amid growing scrutiny over the business mogul's ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. The release of the emails has raised questions about Wasserman's judgment and the potential impact on his company and clients. This development highlights the reputational risks that can arise from associations with high-profile figures embroiled in scandals.

The details

In a memo to his staff, Wasserman said he plans to sell the talent agency he founded in 2002, which has grown to include a sports and marketing division as well as the Wasserman Music label acquired in 2021. Wasserman cited the recent controversy as a "distraction" that is "not fair" to the company's clients and partners. He did not provide a timeline for the sale or identify a potential buyer, but stated that President Mike Watts will oversee the process.

  • On February 13, 2026, Wasserman told his agency's staff that he plans to sell the company.
  • In early February 2026, emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell were released as part of the Epstein files.

The players

Casey Wasserman

The founder and CEO of the Wasserman Media Group, a sports and entertainment agency that he started in 2002.

Ghislaine Maxwell

A British socialite who was convicted of sex trafficking and other charges related to her association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Mike Watts

The president of the Wasserman Media Group, who will oversee the process of selling the company.

LA28 Olympics

The organizing committee for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, whose board members have backed Wasserman despite the recent controversy.

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What’s next

The LA28 Olympics board will continue to monitor the situation and review any new information that emerges. The timeline and details of the Wasserman Media Group sale remain unclear at this time.

The takeaway

This case highlights the reputational risks that business leaders face when their personal associations with controversial figures become public. Even if the full extent of the relationship is not clear, the mere perception of impropriety can have significant consequences for a company and its leadership.