Wasserman Talent Agency Sold After Epstein Fallout

Founder Casey Wasserman cites 'past personal mistakes' in decision to sell firm with NFL player clients.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Casey Wasserman, whose emails with Ghislaine Maxwell were revealed in the latest Epstein files, has announced he will be selling his talent agency. The agency represents multiple NFL players, including Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, Saints defensive end Cam Jordan, and Raiders quarterback Geno Smith. Wasserman cited becoming a 'distraction' to the company and 'past personal mistakes' that caused 'so much discomfort' as reasons for the sale.

Why it matters

The sale of Wasserman's talent agency comes after several high-profile clients, including pop star Chappell Roan and former soccer player Abby Wambach, severed ties with the firm following the release of Wasserman's emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein. The fallout highlights the reputational damage that can occur when public figures are linked to the Epstein scandal.

The details

In a memo to the agency's 4,000 employees, Wasserman said he has become a 'distraction' to the company and that it's 'not fair' to the clients and partners the firm represents. Wasserman apologized for 'past personal mistakes' that caused 'so much discomfort.' The decision to sell the agency comes after multiple clients, including Roan and Wambach, left the firm.

  • Wasserman exchanged emails with Ghislaine Maxwell before Epstein's first arrest.
  • Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison term for conspiring with Epstein to sexually abuse minors.
  • Wasserman announced the sale of his talent agency on February 14, 2026.

The players

Casey Wasserman

The founder of the talent agency that is being sold, who cited 'past personal mistakes' and becoming a 'distraction' to the company as reasons for the sale.

Ghislaine Maxwell

A convicted co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein, who Wasserman exchanged emails with before Epstein's first arrest.

Chappell Roan

A pop star who severed ties with Wasserman's talent agency following the release of Wasserman's emails with Ghislaine Maxwell.

Abby Wambach

A former soccer player who also severed ties with Wasserman's talent agency after the Epstein fallout.

Maxx Crosby

A Raiders defensive end who is a client of Wasserman's talent agency.

Cam Jordan

A Saints defensive end who is a client of Wasserman's talent agency.

Geno Smith

A Raiders quarterback who is a client of Wasserman's talent agency.

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What they’re saying

“It's not fair to you, and it's not fair to the clients and partners we represent so vigorously and care so deeply about.”

— Casey Wasserman, Founder, Wasserman Talent Agency (Rolling Stone)

What’s next

Wasserman will continue to serve as chairman and president of the LA28 Olympic committee.

The takeaway

The sale of Wasserman's talent agency highlights the reputational damage that can occur when public figures are linked to the Epstein scandal. It serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of maintaining ethical business practices and associations, even for high-profile individuals and organizations.