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How Casey Wasserman entered Epstein’s orbit and why it might affect his role with the LA28 Olympics

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Editors Desk Source: Los Angeles Times

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LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman during a presentation and meeting in Paris on Tuesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

By Jenny Jarvie, Meg James and Dakota Smith

In 2002, former President Bill Clinton invited influential sports and marketing executive Casey Wasserman and others to join him on a humanitarian mission to Africa.
Salacious emails with Epstein confidant Ghislaine Maxwell have prompted calls for Wasserman to give up his role overseeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Wasserman denies having a personal or business relationship with Epstein and maintains backing from the LA28 board.

When Casey Wasserman boarded Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet for a two-week tour of Africa in 2002, he had little inkling he was embarking on a journey that could imperil his fortune.

The 28-year-old scion of Hollywood mogul Lew Wasserman was already the heir of a multimillion-dollar philanthropic foundation, the owner of a professional football team and the founder of a growing sports marketing firm. But many saw this as just the beginning for Wasserman, who seemed destined to follow his legendary grandfather as a business, political and culture titan.

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