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LA Olympics chief Wasserman issues Maxwell apology, but denies Epstein ties

LA Olympics chief Wasserman issues Maxwell apology, but denies Epstein ties

Summary

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman apologized for past emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted of sex trafficking. Wasserman stated he never knew Jeffrey Epstein personally and regrets his connection with Maxwell before her crimes were known.

Key Facts

  • Casey Wasserman is leading the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games organization.
  • Wasserman apologized for emails exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell over 20 years ago.
  • The emails, which were friendly in nature, were made public by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  • Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for charges including sex trafficking.
  • Jeffrey Epstein, Maxwell's former boyfriend, died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial.
  • Wasserman stated he had no personal or business relationship with Epstein.
  • The International Olympic Committee did not comment on the email matter.
  • The 2028 Olympics were awarded to Los Angeles in 2017.
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