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LA28 Olympics
Event Sports EventLA28 Olympics faces controversy as calls grow for chair Casey Wasserman to resign over Epstein/Maxwell ties.
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The LA28 Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, are scheduled to be held in Los Angeles in 2028. Currently, the event is facing significant controversy due to revelations about Casey Wasserman, the chair of the LA28 organizing committee. Recent news articles highlight growing calls for Wasserman's resignation following the surfacing of emails between him and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. These emails, dating back to 2003, were included in a recent release of over 3 million files related to Jeffrey Epstein by the Justice Department. The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved a measure urging the Olympics committee to investigate Wasserman's ties to Epstein. Several Los Angeles officials, including county supervisor Janice Hahn, have publicly urged Wasserman to step down. This controversy is significant as it threatens to overshadow preparations for the games and raises ethical concerns about the leadership of the LA28 Olympics.
Last updated: August 5, 2026

