LA Officials Demand Casey Wasserman Resign from Olympics Committee Over Epstein-Related Emails
KTLA 5February 4, 20263 min3,647 views
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- π― Casey Wasserman, Chair of the LA28 Olympic Organizing Committee, is facing calls for his resignation.
- π’ This pressure stems from his name appearing in the recently released Epstein files, specifically concerning racy emails exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell.
Concerns Over Distraction and Credibility
- β οΈ City and county leaders, including LA County Supervisors Janice Hahn and Lindsey Horvath, believe Wasserman's connection to the Epstein investigation is a distraction.
- ποΈ They argue that this situation reflects poorly on the city and the Olympic Games, potentially tarnishing their credibility.
- π€ Officials emphasize the need for community unity and focus on the significant work required to host the Games successfully.
Wasserman's Response and Context
- π§ The emails in question, exchanged with Maxwell, date back to 2003, before her horrific crimes came to light.
- βοΈ Wasserman has stated he deeply regrets the correspondence and has never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
- βοΈ He also mentioned participating in a humanitarian trip with the Clinton Foundation in 2002, which was part of the Epstein plan.
- π« It is important to note that Wasserman is not accused of any criminal wrongdoing by the Department of Justice in relation to these disclosures.
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