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Hollywood Backs LA Olympics Chief Amid Epstein Controversy

4/9/2026

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Hollywood figures rally behind Casey Wasserman, the LA Olympics Chief, amid scrutiny over ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
At Variety’s Power of Law Breakfast, Patricia L. Glaser defended Wasserman, urging industry support for the 2028 Olympics.
Wasserman denied a significant relationship with Epstein and expressed regret over Maxwell correspondence.
Despite controversy, industry leaders remain confident in Wasserman’s ability to lead the event.

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Hollywood figures rally behind Casey Wasserman, the LA Olympics Chief, amid scrutiny over ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
At Variety’s Power of Law Breakfast, Patricia L. Glaser defended Wasserman, urging industry support for the 2028 Olympics.
Wasserman denied a significant relationship with Epstein and expressed regret over Maxwell correspondence.
Despite controversy, industry leaders remain confident in Wasserman’s ability to lead the event.