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Calls Grow for LA28 Chair Wasserman to Resign Over Maxwell Emails

2/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Casey Wasserman, chair of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28), faces intensified calls for resignation after emails with Ghislaine Maxwell emerged.
State Sen. Lena Gonzalez and City Council members say Maxwell associations distract from Olympic preparations and urge immediate action from LA28.
Wasserman apologized for the past correspondence and said he had no ties to Epstein.

History

Historical Context

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, held from July 28 to August 12, marked a significant shift in Olympic governance following the financial mismanagement of previous Games. Unlike the heavily government-funded Montreal 1976 and Moscow 1980 Olympics, Los Angeles utilized existing venues and corporate sponsorships, generating a profit of $232 million. This success raised ongoing concerns about ethical governance, highlighted by current scrutiny of Casey Wasserman's ties to Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Story summary

Casey Wasserman, chair of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28), faces intensified calls for resignation after emails with Ghislaine Maxwell emerged.
State Sen. Lena Gonzalez and City Council members say Maxwell associations distract from Olympic preparations and urge immediate action from LA28.
Wasserman apologized for the past correspondence and said he had no ties to Epstein.

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