"As of today, I am no longer represented by Wasserman, the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, I hold my teams to the highest standards and have a duty to protect them as well. No artist, agent or employee should ever be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values. I have deep respect and appreciation for the agents and staff who work tirelessly for their artists and I refuse to passively stand by,"
"Artists deserve representation that aligns with their values and supports their safety and dignity. This decision reflects my belief that meaningful change in our industry requires accountability and leadership that earns trust. The big picture: Wasserman has faced backlash given his presence on convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's plane in 2002 and the release of suggestive emails from 2003 between him and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell."
Roan severed ties with Wasserman, stating a duty to protect her teams and refusing to tolerate associations that conflict with her moral values. Roan emphasized that no artist, agent, or employee should be expected to defend or overlook actions that undermine safety and dignity and insisted artists deserve representation aligned with their values. Casey Wasserman has faced backlash over his presence on Jeffrey Epstein's plane and released emails tied to Ghislaine Maxwell; he apologized and called the trip humanitarian. Several artists demanded his removal, politicians urged him off the Olympics committee, and agents and artists are considering exits or restructuring.
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