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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Says Casey Wasserman Should Step Down as LA28 Chairman

February 17, 2026 at 02:58 AM
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Says Casey Wasserman Should Step Down as LA28 Chairman
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says Casey Wasserman “should step down” from his role as chairman of the LA28 Olympic organizing committee that is driving the Summer Games given the tumult stirred by his appearance in the Epstein files. Bass has been a supporter of Wasserman’s in the past. But in an interview Monday with […]

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says Casey Wasserman “should step down” from his role as chairman of the LA28 Olympic organizing committee that is driving the Summer Games given the tumult stirred by his appearance in the Epstein files. Bass has been a supporter of Wasserman’s in the past. But in an interview Monday with […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says Casey Wasserman “should step down” from his role as chairman of the LA28 Olympic organizing committee that is driving the Summer Games given the tumult stirred by his appearance in the Epstein files. Bass has been a supporter of Wasserman’s in the past. But in an interview Monday with […] Home Biz News Feb 16, 2026 6:58pm PT Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Says Casey Wasserman Should Step Down as LA28 Chairman By William Earl Plus Icon William Earl @beautifulbill Latest Watch ‘Dead Grandma,’ the Haunting 80-Second Slamdance Horror Film From ‘It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This’ Directors (EXCLUSIVE) 11 hours ago Spirit Awards Full Winners List: ‘Train Dreams,’ ‘Adolescence’ Among Top Honored Titles 1 day ago ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’: Matt Johnson on Writing the Script With His Lawyer, Surviving the 200 Day Shoot and Pulling Off His Elaborate ‘Back to the Future’ Parody 3 days ago See All Getty Images for National Urban Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says Casey Wasserman “should step down” from his role as chairman of the LA28 Olympic organizing committee that is driving the Summer Games given the tumult stirred by his appearance in the Epstein files. Bass has been a supporter of Wasserman’s in the past. But in an interview Monday with CNN anchor Dana Bash, the mayor voiced her opinion that Wasserman should resign from his high-profile post. Related Stories CBS Vampire Comedy Pilot From ‘Ghosts’ Showrunners Casts Allegra Edwards

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