Prominent American agent Casey Wasserman is reportedly set to sell his talent company after documents linking him to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were published in the US.
Several high-profile clients, including singer Chappell Roan, quit the firm this week after it emerged he flew on Epstein's private plane and exchanged flirtatious emails with Maxwell in 2003.
US media reported Wasserman told employees he had become a distraction as he announced his intention to sell the major LA-based agency.
The 51-year-old, who has also resisted calls to stand down from his role as chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, previously said he had no personal or business relationship with Epstein.
Wasserman expressed regret in a memo, saying, I'm deeply sorry that my past personal mistakes have caused you so much discomfort and acknowledged it was unfair to the clients and partners he represents.
In his statement, Wasserman emphasized that he deeply regrets his communications with Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in facilitating the sexual abuse of teenage girls by Epstein. His emails, he insists, were sent long before her crimes came to light.
Despite his past associations, Wasserman has not been accused of wrongdoing by any of Epstein's victims, and the disclosure of his name in these documents does not imply any criminal activity.
Earlier this week, LA28 confirmed Wasserman would remain chairman of the 2028 games after reviewing his past interactions with Maxwell, concluding that he fully cooperated with an investigation.
Wasserman's agency has recently lost several prominent clients, with Chappell Roan stating that she could no longer work with him due to conflicting moral values. Former football player Abby Wambach echoed similar sentiments, citing her gut feelings and values as her reason for leaving.
