Agent Faces Sale After Epstein‑Related Scrutiny

Casey Wasserman Steps Down After Epstein‑Linked Documents Surface

• Background
  Casey Wasserman, a high‑profile agent representing top film and sports figures, has announced the sale of his agency after newly released Justice Department documents revealed ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

• Key Revelations
• Flights on a plane linked to Epstein.
• Text messages sent to Maxwell.

• No criminal charges have ever been filed against Wasserman.

• Internal Response
  In a memo to staff, Wasserman described himself as a “distraction” and stated that the agency’s focus was suffering. He also confirmed that the sale process had begun.

• External Pressure
• Fans of his talent roster urged him to step back.
• Members of the Olympic committee called for his resignation.

• Investors feared reputational damage and pushed him to act.

• Wasserman’s Clarifications
• Limited contact with Epstein and Maxwell, occurring over twenty years ago.
• No business ties to either individual.

• Apology issued for any trouble caused by past associations.

• Impact on Talent
  Several singers have already left the agency following the revelations, underscoring how historical connections can ripple into current careers.

• Historical Context
  The story first broke in 2005 as allegations against Epstein intensified, eventually leading to his guilty plea for state prostitution charges.