Summary
Several celebrities are reacting after Casey Wasserman, CEO of the Wasserman talent agency, was mentioned in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The documents included emails sent to Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003. Some artists, including Chappell Roan and the band Beach Bunny, have cut ties with Wasserman’s agency.
Key Facts
- Casey Wasserman is the CEO of the Wasserman talent agency, which represents many well-known artists and athletes.
- Wasserman’s name appeared in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, which were recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Emails from Wasserman to Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Epstein, were revealed in these documents.
- Epstein died by suicide in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges.
- Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the trafficking of minors.
- Wasserman is also the chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics committee.
- Chappell Roan and the band Beach Bunny are among artists who have ended their association with Wasserman's agency.