Singer Chappell Roan announced Monday that she had parted ways with her talent agency, Wasserman, after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move comes as the fallout from the Epstein files continues to reverberate through various sectors, including the entertainment industry.
Roan, 27, made the announcement via an Instagram post, stating, "no artist, agent or employee should be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values." Wasserman, whose agency represents high-profile clients like Adam Sandler and Brad Pitt, also serves as the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. According to BBC World, Roan's statement announcing her departure made no mention of Epstein or the Epstein files.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) released millions of documents related to Epstein, including his personal emails, following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act by Congress in November. The files have led to increased scrutiny of individuals connected to Epstein, including his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, refused to answer questions about Epstein during a closed-door deposition with the US House Oversight Committee on Monday, repeatedly invoking her Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. Republican House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer expressed disappointment, stating, "This is obviously very disappointing. We had many questions to ask about the crimes she and Epstein committed."
The release of the Epstein files has also impacted other areas. According to Fox News, Ex-Prince Andrew's daughters are reportedly "emotionally drained" by the scandal, which has strained family ties.
In other news, senior immigration officials, including Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott, are scheduled to testify before the House Department of Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday. This will be the first time they testify since fatal shootings.
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