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Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after links to Ghislaine Maxwell exposed in Epstein files

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Updated 14.2.2026
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Casey Wasserman *Ghislaine Maxwell Chappell Roan Jeffrey Epstein Wasserman

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Feb 14 Evening

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The Guardian - World NewsFeb 14

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after links to Ghislaine Maxwell exposed in Epstein files

Casey Wasserman, a prominent Hollywood talent agent, is selling his agency after the release of documents revealed suggestive communications with Ghislaine Maxwell. The decision follows client departures, including Chappell Roan and Abby Wambach, who cited conflicting moral values. Wasserman stated he was stepping aside to avoid being a distraction and will focus on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where he remains chair despite the controversy. The Olympic committee reviewed the allegations and found Wasserman's relationship with Epstein and Maxwell did not exceed publicly documented information. Mike Watts will oversee the agency's day-to-day operations during the transition.

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BBC News - WorldFeb 14

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after Epstein fallout - reports

Casey Wasserman is reportedly selling his talent agency after documents revealed his past association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The documents showed Wasserman flew on Epstein's plane and exchanged emails with Maxwell in 2003, leading to several high-profile clients leaving the agency. Wasserman stated he became a "distraction" and expressed regret for his past interactions, which occurred before Maxwell's crimes were known. While Wasserman has not been accused of any wrongdoing, the controversy prompted his decision to sell the LA-based agency. He will remain chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after a review found his relationship with Maxwell was limited and he cooperated with the investigation.

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Key Claims

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Casey Wasserman is selling his talent agency after communications with Ghislaine Maxwell were exposed.

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Wasserman cited the impact on the company from “past personal mistakes” as a reason for the sale.

— Casey Wasserman

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The LA28 committee voted to keep Wasserman as chair after reviewing his relationship with Epstein and Maxwell.

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Communications between Wasserman and Maxwell included suggestive messages.

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Some of Wasserman's clients, including Chappell Roan and Abby Wambach, cut ties with the agency.

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