Casey Wasserman slams Daily Mail for allegations about her private life

Casey Wasserman criticized The Daily Mail Tuesday for releasing a report detailing allegations about his personal life — allegations that covered everything from infidelity to sexual relations with a female employee at his company — in what marked his first public comments since the article was published Aug. 1.

“Well, I guess you have to consider the source,” the mogul told CNBC. Scream box host Andrew Ross Sorkin during a conversation focused on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics at the CNBC x Boardroom Game Plan Summit inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows in Santa Monica. The Daily Mail “If this is considered reporting, then I guess we’re all in trouble. But we live in a time where people can say whatever they want without facts, without cooperation, without sources, and that’s the world we live in.”

The moment stirred some tension during a lively discussion that focused on the preparation, logistics, atmosphere, celebration and athleticism that will come when Los Angeles hosts the Olympics in four years. Wasserman, who is president and director of LA28, sat alongside Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba, who serves on the LA28 board, and Team USA CEO Grant Hill during one of the final panels of the summit’s afternoon.

Addressing the topic, Sorkin called the issue “difficult” and said he acknowledged “the elephant in the room.” He even noted that when the report was released, it was reported that Billie Eilish, a high-profile Wasserman Music client, had left the company. While Wasserman didn’t address Billie Eilish or any other impact it had on his business, he did say, “The wind hits the big trees.” The Daily Mail The report cites 11 sources, all anonymous, who say Wasserman was a “serial cheater” who often love-bombed women during their relationships.

Asked point-blank whether he would continue in his role as Games guru, Wasserman revealed that his status remains unchanged. “I’m going to do my job and do it to the end because it’s a commitment I made,” he said. “I think I’m the one who’s put in the most effort and who’s the most capable of delivering the outcome we need for the city. As the mayor can tell you, as Jess can tell you and as Grant can tell you, if you don’t want pictures taken, you shouldn’t be doing what we all do.”

Sorkin responded to the answer by saying, “I appreciate you answering the question.”