LA28 Olympics Chair Faces City Council Scrutiny

The resolution, introduced by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, stems from the release of emails exchanged years ago between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein. While the resolution stops short of demanding his resignation, it urges the LA28 Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee to ensure all leadership roles are held by individuals who reflect the Olympic movement's values of integrity and accountability. Prior to the council's scheduled vote, several local officials, including three City Council members and L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn, had already publicly called for Wasserman to resign. In response, the LA28 Executive Committee Board announced its continued support for Wasserman, citing an independent investigation that reviewed his past interactions with Maxwell. The Los Angeles City Council was expected to vote on the resolution on March 6, 2026, but the vote has been postponed. The reason for the delay has not been officially explained, leaving it unclear whether negotiations are taking place with the LA28 committee or if council members are seeking more information. Casey Wasserman, the grandson of Hollywood mogul Lew Wasserman, is the founder and CEO of the sports marketing and talent agency Wasserman. He has been the chairman of the LA28 committee for the past decade, and some board members view him as crucial for securing the corporate sponsorships needed to finance the Games without taxpayer subsidies. The city's relationship with the LA28 organizing committee is governed by a Games Agreement that outlines roles and responsibilities. A key priority for the city has been to secure financial protections, including a contingency account from LA28, to shield Los Angeles taxpayers from potential cost overruns associated with hosting the Games.