The unsealed Jeffrey Epstein files are now public and the names inside are causing a lot of noise in the entertainment industry. For the global dance music community, these revelations are very close to home. It turns out that Casey Wasserman, the CEO of Wasserman Media Group and the man leading the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, had a social connection to Ghislaine Maxwell that many people did not expect. While most news stories focus on his political roles, his influence in the nightlife world is what really matters to music fans. These documents include strange mentions of the electronic dance music scene and even name check David Guetta, who is one of the biggest DJs in the history of the genre. You can read the specific documents at the https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02429847.pdf.
Casey Wasserman and His Power in Nightlife
Many people recognize Casey Wasserman as a sports executive or the face of the LA Olympics. However, he is a massive power player in the nightlife industry. In 2021, his agency made a major move by purchasing the live music division of Paradigm Talent Agency. This deal was a turning point for dance music because it put a huge portion of the electronic music market under his control.
Epstein Files Reveal Surreal 2009 Email With Instructions To Research Dance Music
Through Wasserman Music, he oversees the careers and bookings of superstar DJs like Skrillex, Zedd, and David Guetta. When you see these artists on the main stage of festivals like Coachella or Ultra, they are often there because of the work done by his agency. His company handles the high stakes world of global tours and club bookings. This means his personal reputation is a big deal for the entire EDM industry because he is essentially the key person of the modern nightlife touring market. This makes his appearance in the Epstein files a major concern for anyone who cares about the ethics of the dance floor. More on this power shift was reported by https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/00s/2021/Billboard-2021-04-03.pdf.
The 2003 Emails and the Leather Outfit Quote
The most direct information about Casey Wasserman comes from emails sent in 2003. At that time, Wasserman was already a high profile figure in the entertainment world. The documents show a flirty and very casual relationship between him and Ghislaine Maxwell, who was the primary partner of Jeffrey Epstein. In one email, Wasserman told Maxwell that he thought of her all the time. He also asked what he had to do to see her in a tight leather outfit during their correspondence. These details were reported by https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/31/casey-wasserman-los-angeles-olympics-ghislaine-maxwell.
The conversations were not just about clothes. In another exchange, they discussed June gloom, which is the foggy weather common in Southern California. Maxwell asked if it would be foggy enough for Wasserman to float naked down the beach without being seen unless someone was very close. Wasserman responded by saying “something like that.” These emails show a level of comfort that goes far beyond a normal business relationship. In April 2003, Maxwell even offered Wasserman a massage that she claimed could drive a man wild.
Wasserman has since released a statement expressing deep regret for the emails. He claimed they happened long before the crimes of Epstein and Maxwell were common knowledge. He said his only contact with Epstein was a 2002 humanitarian trip with the Clinton Foundation. However, the flirty tone of the 2003 emails suggests a social relationship that lasted well after that flight. You can find more on his apology at https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/la-olympic-chief-deeply-regrets-flirty-maxwell-emails-in-epstein-files/article70576700.exe.
David Guetta and the House in March Mention
The mention of David Guetta in the Epstein files is a strange part of the records. In the file EFTA02429847, there is a specific note stating that “David Guetta will be at my house at March” which suggests the DJ was being tracked as part of Epstein’s social planning. While Guetta has not been accused of any crimes or a direct personal association with Epstein, his name appearing like this shows how the Epstein network was positioned around the biggest names in nightlife.
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In 2009, the era when these mentions happened, the dance music world was growing very fast due to the bloghouse movement. David Guetta was transitioning into a global pop star with huge hits like “When Love Takes Over.” The files also include a 2009 research memo for Jeffrey Epstein. This memo gave him instructions to research dance music to stay ahead of cultural trends. It even suggested looking into databases like Discogs and specific genres like UK speed garage. For many in the community, the fact that a predator was being briefed on club trends is a disturbing reminder of how certain people look for high energy social spaces to enter. More details on this research can be found at https://midnightrebels.com/epstein-files-reveal-surreal-2009-email-with-instructions-to-research-dance-music/.
Community Feedback and Calls for Resignation
The reaction to these documents was very fast. In Los Angeles, many local politicians want Casey Wasserman to step down from the LA28 Olympic Committee. City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said the city cannot trust its financial future to someone connected with Epstein and Maxwell. Other leaders like Nithya Raman and Monica Rodriguez have said the city needs credible leadership that reflects its values. This political pressure is documented by LAist.
The music community is also speaking out. Bethany Cosentino, the leader of the band Best Coast, wrote an open letter on Instagram asking Wasserman to resign from his agency because pretending this is not a big deal is not an option. Since she has been represented by Wasserman for a long time, her statement has put pressure on other artists to speak up. You can read about her letter at Variety.
On platforms like Reddit, fans are showing a mix of disgust and frustration. Users on r/popheads and r/EDM have pointed out the hypocrisy of an industry that talks about safety and inclusion but stays quiet when a powerful executive is named in these files. Many people in the online community feel that the music press has been unusually silent about the moral questions facing the industry.
The Mechanism of Social Laundering
The inclusion of Casey Wasserman and the mention of David Guetta in the Epstein files highlights a process called social laundering. This is when powerful people use their public roles and charity work to move away from their questionable social ties. In the case of Wasserman, critics see his humanitarian explanation for knowing Epstein as a perfect example of this tactic.
The 2009 memo about researching dance music also shows that the Epstein network wanted to establish a presence in youth-oriented industries. By being near the rising stars of the EDM scene, they could project an image of being modern and relevant. For the nightlife world, this is a wake up call that the safe spaces of the dance floor were targeted by people with the worst possible intentions.
Bottomline
The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files has pulled back the curtain on a dark social world inhabited by powerful people in nightlife. Whether it is the 2003 emails about leather outfits or the 2009 mention of David Guetta, these documents show that the gatekeepers of our culture were closer to this network than many people realized.
The dance floor is supposed to be a sanctuary, but these revelations suggest it has also been a playground for those who ignored what was happening. As the community asks for accountability, it is unclear if the industry will actually change or if the power players will keep their control. The silence from many high profile artists and the music press is getting harder to justify as more details come out. Confirming these details is just the start of a much larger conversation about safety and ethics in global entertainment. Confirmed reports from outlets like AP News show that the pressure for transparency will only grow.
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