LA 2028 Olympics chief 'deeply regrets' flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell

February 1, 2026

The chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Casey Wasserman, has publicly apologized after decades-old flirtatious emails he sent to Ghislaine Maxwell were revealed in millions of documents released by the Department of Justice. The 2003 messages, which included suggestive language, were exchanged years before Maxwell's criminal activities became public knowledge; she is currently imprisoned for recruiting and trafficking teenage girls for abuse by Jeffrey Epstein. Wasserman emphasized he never had a relationship with Epstein himself, though he acknowledged traveling on Epstein's plane during a 2002 Clinton Foundation humanitarian mission.

Who is affected

Casey Wasserman (chairman of LA 2028 Olympic Games)
Ghislaine Maxwell (currently imprisoned)
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games organization
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (summoned to testify)
Teenage girls who were victims of Epstein's abuse
The Clinton Foundation

What action is being taken

The US Department of Justice is publishing millions of files related to the Epstein case
A congressional committee is investigating the federal government's handling of the Epstein files
Ghislaine Maxwell has agreed to testify under oath before the congressional committee

Why it matters

This matters because it raises questions about the judgment and associations of a high-profile leader managing a major international sporting event (the 2028 Olympics). The release of these files brings renewed public scrutiny to individuals who associated with Epstein and Maxwell, even if no wrongdoing is alleged, which could impact public trust and confidence in major institutions and events. It also highlights ongoing efforts to achieve accountability and transparency regarding Epstein's crimes and the network of people connected to him.

What's next

Ghislaine Maxwell will testify under oath before the congressional committee
Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton have been summoned to testify before the committee

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