Los Angeles Olympics Chief Apologizes for 2003 Emails with Ghislaine Maxwell

Casey Wasserman, head of the Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, expressed deep regret over emails from 2003 between him and Ghislaine Maxwell that were recently made public.

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The latest release of government files connected to Jeffrey Epstein has brought renewed attention to the controversial figures who associated with the disgraced financier. Among those named in the documents is Casey Wasserman, the head of the Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee. Wasserman's emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been charged with sex trafficking and other crimes related to Epstein, were made public on January 30, 2026, in the latest collection of documents.

In a statement released on Saturday, Wasserman expressed deep regret over the emails. "I deeply regret the emails from 2003 that have recently come to light," he said. "They do not reflect my values or the standards to which I hold myself."

Among the exchanges was one from Wasserman to Maxwell in which he wrote, "I think of you all the time. So, what do I have to do to see you in a tight leather outfit?" Wasserman's statement did not address this particular email.

The emails were first reported by The Guardian, which obtained the documents from the US Department of Labor. The emails were part of a larger collection of documents related to Epstein's labor practices at his Palm Beach estate.

Wasserman's name appeared in several emails between Maxwell and Epstein. In one email, Maxwell forwarded a message from Wasserman to Epstein, saying, "I will call you tomorrow. Casey is having a dinner and I told him I would ask you." Epstein replied, "I'm in. What's the dinner for?"

Maxwell also emailed Wasserman to ask if he could help her get a visa for a friend. "Can you help with this visa?" she asked. "I'm trying to get a visa for my friend, but it's taking a long time and I'm not sure I can wait." Wasserman replied, "I'll do what I can."

Wasserman's involvement in the Epstein saga is not the first time he has been connected to controversial figures. In 2019, a report by the Los Angeles Times revealed that Wasserman had been a close friend and business associate of Michael Jackson for decades, despite Jackson's well-documented history of child sexual abuse allegations.

Wasserman has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein or Maxwell. However, his emails with Maxwell are likely to raise questions about his judgment and association with individuals who have been linked to serious criminal allegations.

The Los Angeles Olympics are scheduled to take place in 2028. It remains to be seen how Wasserman's involvement in this controversy will impact the Games.

Sources:

• The Guardian: "Casey Wasserman, Los Angeles Olympics boss, emailed Ghislaine Maxwell about leather outfits in 2003"
• Los Angeles Times: "Michael Jackson's longtime friend Casey Wasserman is now leading the Los Angeles Olympics"