Chappell Roan has revealed her decision to part ways with Wasserman, the agency led by CEO Casey Wasserman, following the release of new Jeffrey Epstein files that included exchanges between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell.
“As of today, I am no longer represented by Wasserman, the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman,” the Grammy-winning artist announced through her Instagram Stories on Monday (February 9).
She expressed: “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 deeply with our own moral values.
“I have deep respect and appreciation for the agents and staff who work tirelessly for their artists and I refuse to passively stand by.”
The singer emphasized that artists deserve representation that aligns with their values and supports their safety and dignity.
She concluded: “This decision reflects my belief that meaningful change in our industry requires accountability and leadership that earns trust.”
The Department of Justice’s three million files related to Epstein allegedly included a flirtatious email exchange between Wasserman, who founded his agency in 2002, and Maxwell in 2003.
Based on the email timeline in the files, Wasserman was less than two years into his marriage to ex-wife Laura Ziffren when he and Maxwell began their suggestive correspondence.
The CEO was noted for asking Maxwell on April 1, 2003, “Where are you, I miss you. I will be in NYC for 4 days starting april 22… can we book that massage now?”
Maxwell, 64, responded the following day, teasing, “All that rubbing – are you sure you can take it?”
She added, “There are a few spots that apparently drive a man wild – I suppose I could practise them on you and you could let me know if they work or not?”
In 2022, Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her involvement in the sexual exploitation and abuse of multiple minor girls with Epstein.
Wasserman has issued a statement clarifying his perspective on the situation.
According to Wasserman, he did not have a ‘relationship’ with Epstein, stating, “I never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.”
He explained, “As is well documented, I went on a humanitarian trip as part of a delegation with the Clinton Foundation in 2002 on the Epstein plane. I am terribly sorry for having any association with either of them.”
There have been calls for him to step down from his position on the LA28 Olympics committee.
Efforts have been made to contact Wasserman for a comment.