The Los Angeles City Council has taken a significant step in urging the international Olympics committee to investigate Casey Wasserman, the chief organizer for the LA 2028 Olympics, over his connections to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. In a unanimous vote of 12-0, council members expressed their growing concerns regarding Wasserman's past associations, including a flight on Epstein's jet and flirtatious emails exchanged with Epstein's associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, dating back to 2003. This resolution, while symbolic and not enforceable, reflects the intensifying discomfort in Los Angeles about Wasserman's position, particularly given the values of the Olympic movement. Council members emphasized... [Continue Reading]
The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties. [Continue Reading]
Following the death of Ronnie Delany, his achievements on the track were recalled by John Treacy and Eamon Coghlan, with both of the view that his success at the 1956 Olympics was truly remarkable given the global nature of athletics. [Continue Reading]