"Wasserman acknowledged that his appearance in a recently-released batch of documents related to the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his deputy Ghislaine Maxwell had "become a distraction," and he was "heartbroken that my brief contact with them 23 years ago has caused you, this company, and its clients so much hardship over the past days and weeks.""
""I'm deeply sorry that my past personal mistakes have caused you so much discomfort," Wasserman wrote to staff. "It's not fair to you, and it's not fair to the clients and partners we represent so vigorously and care so deeply about.""
""I know what I know, and I am following my gut and my values," Wambach wrote on Instagram. "I will not participate in any business arrangement under his leadership...He should leave, so more people like me don't have to.""
Casey Wasserman acknowledged that documents linking him to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell had become a distraction and apologized for brief contact 23 years ago. He said he was heartbroken that the contact caused hardship for employees, clients and the company and expressed deep sorrow for personal mistakes that caused discomfort. Artists including Chappell Roan and athletes such as Abby Wambach announced departures from his Los Angeles talent agency. Wasserman appointed longtime executive Mike Watts to handle day-to-day management while he begins the process of selling the agency. He intends to remain leader of the LA28 Olympic committee, and the agency has about 4,000 employees and family ties to Lew Wasserman's legacy.
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