New Epstein Files Include Emails Between LA Olympic Leader and Ghislaine Maxwell

The latest trove of government records on Jeffrey Epstein contains 2003 emails between his ex-girlfriend and a prominent sports executive.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:39pm

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The latest batch of government files released on Jeffrey Epstein includes emails from 2003 between his ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell and Casey Wasserman, a prominent Los Angeles sports executive and Olympic leader. The emails were part of a trove of newly published records related to the Epstein investigation.

Why it matters

The release of these emails adds to the ongoing scrutiny around Epstein's connections to powerful individuals in business, politics, and sports. Wasserman's involvement raises questions about the extent of Epstein's network and the potential overlap between his criminal activities and the upper echelons of the Olympic movement and Los Angeles sports community.

The details

The emails between Maxwell and Wasserman, who chairs the LA 2028 Olympic organizing committee, discuss various logistical matters. While the full content of the emails has not been made public, their existence indicates a level of communication between Epstein's inner circle and influential figures in the sports world.

  • The emails were sent in 2003, years before Epstein's arrest and conviction for sex trafficking.

The players

Ghislaine Maxwell

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

Casey Wasserman

A prominent Los Angeles sports executive who chairs the LA 2028 Olympic organizing committee.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to investigate all connections between powerful individuals and Jeffrey Epstein's criminal network to ensure full accountability.”

— Senator Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator (Los Angeles Times)

What’s next

Investigators are expected to further examine the newly released emails and any other evidence linking Epstein's associates to influential figures in sports and other industries.

The takeaway

The latest Epstein files underscore the need for continued scrutiny of his vast network of connections to prominent leaders across various sectors, highlighting the far-reaching implications of his sex trafficking crimes.