Casey Wasserman
Coverage of Casey Wasserman in the Nexus archive.
- LA has a delayed deal to recoup Olympic costs, but concerns about who will pay for security remain
Los Angeles and LA28 have reached a tentative agreement for the 2028 Olympics organizers to reimburse the city for public service costs, but concerns remain about federal funding for security expenses. The deal, which requires city approval, includes upfront payments for services like trash pickup and traffic control, and allows the city to access LA28's contingency fund if federal reimbursement for policing costs is insufficient.
- Daughter of 2028 Olympics Chair Dreams of Competing in LA — for Israel
Casey Wasserman, head of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, faces controversies over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and support for Israel. His daughter, Stella Wasserman, is training to compete for the Israeli equestrian team at the 2028 Games, creating a potential conflict of interest.
- LA28 chair said he didn't consider resigning over Epstein files as Olympics organizers tout momentum
LA28 chair Casey Wasserman stated he did not consider resigning over Epstein files during a press conference where Olympics organizers highlighted momentum. Mayor Karen Bass called for his resignation.
- LA 2028 Olympics' safety plan relies 'too much on police' and Homeland Security, left-wing activists say
Left-wing activists are criticizing the 2028 Olympics' safety plan in Los Angeles for relying too much on police and the Department of Homeland Security. The plan has sparked concerns among activists due to the DHS's involvement in immigration raids. The criticism comes from organizations such as the Fair Game Coalition and the Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative.