Sports Agent Casey Wasserman to Sell Agency After Epstein Emails Surface

Wasserman faces fallout from flirtatious messages with Ghislaine Maxwell, as clients depart

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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High-profile sports and talent agent Casey Wasserman has announced plans to sell his Wasserman Agency after the release of emails showing flirtatious exchanges with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's associate. The LA28 Olympics organizing committee has conducted a review and says Wasserman's interactions with Epstein and Maxwell were limited, but several clients have already departed the agency.

Why it matters

The release of the Epstein-related emails has caused significant reputational damage for Wasserman, who leads the LA28 Olympics organizing committee. While he has not been accused of wrongdoing, the fallout highlights the risks high-profile figures face from past associations, even if limited, with individuals later implicated in serious crimes.

The details

According to reports, Wasserman informed his staff of the plan to sell the agency after the Department of Justice released emails showing flirtatious exchanges between Wasserman and Maxwell in 2003. The LA28 committee conducted a review and said Wasserman's interactions with Epstein and Maxwell were limited to a humanitarian trip in 2002 and the email exchanges. However, several high-profile clients, including soccer star Abby Wambach, have already departed the agency in the wake of the revelations.

  • In 2002, Wasserman went on a humanitarian trip to Africa on Epstein's private plane at the invitation of the Clinton Foundation.
  • In 2003, Wasserman exchanged flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • In February 2026, the Department of Justice released the emails between Wasserman and Maxwell.
  • In the days after the email release, Wasserman informed his staff of plans to sell the Wasserman Agency.
  • Also in February 2026, the LA28 Olympics organizing committee conducted a review and said Wasserman's interactions with Epstein and Maxwell were limited.

The players

Casey Wasserman

The founder and CEO of the Wasserman Agency, a prominent sports and talent agency, as well as the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee.

Ghislaine Maxwell

Jeffrey Epstein's associate who was convicted of sex trafficking and other charges related to Epstein's crimes.

Abby Wambach

A legendary United States women's national soccer team player who announced she was leaving the Wasserman Agency.

Chappell Roan

A client who also left the Wasserman Agency following the email revelations.

LA28 Olympics Organizing Committee

The committee overseeing the planning and execution of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

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What they’re saying

“We found Mr. Wasserman's relationship with Epstein and Maxwell did not go beyond what has already been publicly documented. He should continue to lead LA28 and deliver a safe and successful games.”

— LA28 Olympics Organizing Committee, Executive Committee (Associated Press)

“It was years before their criminal conduct came to light, and, in its entirety, consisted of one humanitarian trip to Africa and a handful of emails that I deeply regret sending. And I'm heartbroken that my brief contact with them 23 years ago has caused you, this company, and its clients so much hardship over the past days and weeks.”

— Casey Wasserman, Founder and CEO, Wasserman Agency (Associated Press)

What’s next

The LA28 Olympics organizing committee will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on Wasserman's leadership role.

The takeaway

This case highlights the reputational risks that high-profile figures face from past associations, even limited ones, with individuals later implicated in serious crimes. It underscores the importance of thorough vetting and ongoing oversight for leaders of major events like the Olympics.