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DOJ Reveals Wasserman's Flirtations with Ghislaine Maxwell

2/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Department of Justice (DOJ) released documents showing Casey Wasserman, chair of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Committee, exchanged flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003.
Wasserman was married at the time, and he expressed regret that the correspondence occurred before Maxwell's crimes were known.
The DOJ files include documentation of Wasserman's 2002 humanitarian trip on Epstein's plane.
The disclosures raise concerns about Wasserman's inappropriate relationships with junior employees.

History

Historical Context

Ghislaine Maxwell, a British socialite, became embroiled in scandals linked to Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking in 2019. Their relationship, which began in the early 1990s, raised ethical concerns, particularly after flirtatious emails surfaced between Maxwell and Casey Wasserman in 2003. This incident highlights ongoing scrutiny of powerful individuals' conduct, especially amid the #MeToo movement advocating for accountability.

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Story summary

The Department of Justice (DOJ) released documents showing Casey Wasserman, chair of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Committee, exchanged flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003.
Wasserman was married at the time, and he expressed regret that the correspondence occurred before Maxwell's crimes were known.
The DOJ files include documentation of Wasserman's 2002 humanitarian trip on Epstein's plane.
The disclosures raise concerns about Wasserman's inappropriate relationships with junior employees.

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