Key facts
- Casey Wasserman plans to remain LA28 board chair.
- Wasserman has past ties to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.
- LA Mayor Karen Bass called for Wasserman's resignation in February.
- Wasserman is in regular contact with Mayor Bass.
Casey Wasserman, the board chair of LA28, stated on Thursday that he has no intention of resigning from his position. This comes despite his past connections to Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker. These ties were brought to light earlier this year through U.S. Justice Department files concerning Jeffrey Epstein. When questioned about whether he had considered stepping down, Wasserman responded, "No and yes." He also confirmed that he remains in regular contact with LA Mayor Karen Bass, who had publicly called for his resignation in February. Wasserman indicated that his communications with Bass are ongoing.