Agent Faces Sale After Epstein‑Related Scrutiny

Casey Wasserman, known for representing big names in film and sports, has decided to sell his agency after new documents surfaced. The papers from the Justice Department revealed that he had flown on a plane linked to Jeffrey Epstein and sent messages to Ghislaine Maxwell. These facts made many of his clients uneasy. He wrote a memo to staff saying he felt like a distraction and that the company’s focus was hurting. The memo also announced the sale process had begun. Fans of his talent group asked him to step back, and people on the Olympic committee urged him to resign. He has never been charged with any crime related to Epstein.Wasserman said he only had a few contacts with Epstein and Maxwell years ago, before their crimes were known. He apologized for the trouble his past actions caused. Investors in the agency pushed him to act, fearing damage to their reputation. In a separate statement, he confirmed his meetings with Maxwell were over twenty years ago and that he had no business ties to Epstein. The issue first broke in 2005 when allegations against Epstein grew, leading to his guilty plea for state prostitution charges. Since the new files appeared, several singers have left his agency. The situation shows how past associations can impact present careers.