Soccer legend Abby Wambach is the latest high-profile celebrity to leave Casey Wasserman's agency after his name appeared in correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell in the Department of Justice's newly released Epstein files.
Wambach, who won one FIFA World Cup and two Olympic gold medals, is considered one of the greatest soccer stars of all time. Although she retired in 2015, she remains outspoken on issues related to women's sports and politics.
Now, she's joined musicians like Chappell Roan and Orville Peck in announcing that she is leaving the talent agency run by Wasserman due to the CEO's ties to the late convicted sex trafficker.
"I have left the Wasserman Agency. I read Casey Wasserman's correspondences in the Epstein files. I know what I know and I am following my gut and my values," she wrote in a statement posted Wednesday to Instagram. "I will not participate in any business arrangement under his leadership."
"I also need to say this: I'm grateful to my agent who I've known for almost 20 years and trust. Casey should resign. He should leave, so more people like me don't have to," she continued. "I am unclear of my next steps. That's OK with me, I just know where I can't be."
Wambach's wife, author Glennon Doyle, commented on the post, saying, "Let’s fucking go is taking on a whole new meaning. We know what we know, so now let’s fucking GO- and build something better. I love you so much, and I am so proud to be your wife. Let’s fucking GO and let’s keep going."
Amanda F. Doyle, Glennon's sister, with whom Wambach and Doyle host the We Can Do Hard Things podcast, added, "Our forever Captain. Abby you — your leadership, integrity and bravery — are a sturdy lighthouse in rough seas and I am grateful."
Wasserman is also the chair of the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic Games. The committee convened Wednesday to discuss Wasserman's appearance in the Epstein files, ultimately deciding that his position as chair is safe.
According to DOJ documents, Wasserman exchanged flirtatious emails with Maxwell in 2003, including asking, "What do I have to do to see you in a tight leather outfit," and talked about floating naked down the beach. He also accompanied Epstein, former President Bill Clinton, and actors Kevin Spacey and Chris Tucker on Epstein's jet to Africa in 2002.
"I deeply regret my correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell," Wasserman said, adding that the emails were "long before her horrific crimes came to light" and that he "never had a personal or business relationship" with Epstein.
The LA28 committee said it conducted a review of Wasserman and his relationship with Epstein and Maxwell with help from an outside legal firm.
"We found Mr. Wasserman's relationship with Epstein and Maxwell did not go beyond what has already been publicly documented," the committee said in a statement. "The Executive Committee of the Board has determined that based on these facts, as well as the strong leadership he has exhibited over the past ten years, Mr. Wasserman should continue to lead LA28 and deliver a safe and successful Games."
Earlier this week, Grammy-winner Chappell Roan announced that she was departing Wasserman's agency due to the Epstein files.
"I hold my teams to the highest standards and have a duty to protect them as well. No artist, agent or employee should ever be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values," Roan wrote in an Instagram Story.
"I have deep respect and appreciation for the agents and staff who work tirelessly for their artists, and I refuse to passively stand by. Artists deserve representation that aligns with their values and supports their safety and dignity," she continued.
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