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LA 2028 Chairman Under Fire Over Epstein Ties

2/23/2026

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  • Casey Wasserman, chairman of the Los Angeles 2028 organizing committee, faces scrutiny over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including a 2002 flight on Epstein's plane and flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • Mayor Karen Bass has called for the resignation of Wasserman, who remains in his position.
  • The controversy raises concerns that sponsors may hesitate to partner with him.
  • The debate prompts questions about the readiness of infrastructure for the 2028 Games.