Hannah Price, an investigative reporter with BBC News, has uncovered a disturbing development involving five alleged victims of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed. These victims are now seeking legal recourse against the late billionaire’s estate, marking the first time such claims have been officially lodged with the Al Fayed estate since the abuse allegations surfaced in a BBC documentary last year.
According to solicitors representing the alleged victims, three of the women worked as nannies for Al Fayed, while the other two served as private air stewards between the years 1995 and 2012. The women, aged between 18 and 30 at the time of the abuse, have come forward with claims of serious sexual abuse, harassment, and mistreatment suffered at the hands of the late billionaire.
The law firm Fladgate, which represents the Al Fayed estate, has been contacted for a response regarding these allegations. Meanwhile, Leigh Day, the legal representation for the alleged victims, has stated that the women faced threats when attempting to report the abuse or raise concerns about their treatment. Previous claims of abuse have been directed at Harrods, the iconic department store owned by Al Fayed until 2010.
Since the documentary and podcast exposing the allegations of abuse by Al Fayed, nearly 80 women have shared their own experiences, detailing instances of exploitation and misconduct dating back to 1977. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed receiving over 100 reports of sexual abuse by Al Fayed, with 21 allegations currently under review. Despite previous accusations during his lifetime, Al Fayed was never charged with rape or sexual assault offenses. A subsequent investigation by the Met into its handling of these allegations has been initiated
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