Bass clarified she lacks the authority to fire Wasserman, despite her strong belief he should step down. She cited his past sexual contact with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. However, an LA28 board member reaffirmed that Wasserman retains the full confidence of the committee.
LA Mayor Calls for LA28 CEO to Resign
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that LA28 CEO Casey Wasserman should resign following revelations about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.