LA officials call on 2028 Olympics chair to resign over Ghislaine Maxwell emails

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Marina DunbarFebruary 4, 2026 at 08:15 PM

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Several Los Angeles officials are calling for Casey Wasserman, chair of the LA28 Olympics committee, to resign after emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced. The emails, dating back to 2003, were released as part of a Justice Department file related to Jeffrey Epstein. The officials, including LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn, cite concerns that Wasserman's association with Maxwell will distract from preparations for the 2028 Olympics. The emails contain flirtatious exchanges, including suggestive comments from both Wasserman and Maxwell. Wasserman has acknowledged the correspondence but denies any personal or business relationship with Epstein and expressed regret for his association with both. He stated that he traveled on Epstein's plane once as part of a Clinton Foundation delegation.

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