"Wasserman explained in an email to 4,000 employees that he's become a "distraction" from the company's work, writing, "That is why I have begun the process of selling the company, an effort that is already underway. During this time, Mike Watts will assume day-to-day control of the business while I devote my full attention to delivering Los Angeles an Olympic Games in 2028 that is worthy of this outstanding city." He is currently the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games."
"In the same email, Wasserman apologized for his flirtatious relationship with Jeffrey Epstein's former partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, which lasted from 2001 to 2003, as revealed in the latest Epstein files released earlier on January 30. "I'm deeply sorry that my past personal mistakes have caused you so much discomfort," he added. "It's not fair to you, and it's not fair to the clients and partners we represent so vigorously and care so deeply about.""
"After several of his agency's clients, including Chappell Roan and Orville Peck, left the company, CEO Casey Wasserman shared late Friday night that he would sell the Wasserman Agency amid backlash over his inclusion in the Epstein files, the New York Times confirmed. Despite his involvement with Maxwell, the LA Olympics committee stood by Wasserman and he remains as chairman of the planning committee. "Mr. Wasserman should continue to lead LA28 and deliver a safe and successful Games," LA28's executive committee of the board told ."
Several high-profile clients, including Chappell Roan and Orville Peck, departed the Wasserman Agency amid backlash tied to Casey Wasserman's inclusion in the Epstein files. Wasserman told 4,000 employees that he has become a distraction and has begun the process of selling the company. Mike Watts will assume day-to-day control while Wasserman focuses on delivering the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. Wasserman apologized for a flirtatious relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell from 2001 to 2003 as revealed in the files. The LA28 executive committee expressed support and urged him to continue leading the planning committee.
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