David Sullivan has resigned as a director and co chairman of West Ham United following the publication of a joint investigation by The Times investigation and BBC Panorama investigation.
According to the reports, a number of women have made allegations concerning Mr Sullivan’s conduct dating back several decades. The allegations relate to periods before his involvement with West Ham United and concern his previous business activities.
Mr Sullivan has publicly and categorically denied all allegations made against him. Reports indicate that he disputes the allegations and intends to challenge them through legal channels.
At the time of writing, no court has made any findings against Mr Sullivan in relation to the matters reported, and no criminal convictions have been reported arising from the allegations contained within the investigation.
In a statement regarding his resignation, Mr Sullivan said he wished to avoid becoming a distraction to West Ham United while responding to the allegations.
The investigation has attracted significant media attention and has generated public discussion regarding historic allegations of misconduct, safeguarding and accountability. However, it is important to emphasise that the allegations reported by The Times and Panorama are disputed by Mr Sullivan and remain allegations.
Anyone who believes they may have information relevant to the matters reported by The Times and Panorama, or who wishes to obtain independent legal advice concerning historic allegations of misconduct, can contact Hutcheon Law Solicitors in complete confidence.
Our solicitors regularly advise clients in relation to historic sexual abuse claims and other sensitive litigation matters. We also continue to monitor developments arising from allegations involving Mohamed Al Fayed and other high profile cases involving historic allegations.
Any discussion with our team will be treated sensitively, confidentially and without obligation.
Hutcheon Law Solicitors provides independent legal advice to individuals seeking guidance regarding historic allegations, potential civil claims and related legal issues. Every enquiry is assessed on its own facts and circumstances.
Sources: The Times investigation and BBC Panorama investigation.
Further Reading on Sexual Abuse Claims
To understand more about historic sexual abuse claims, limitation periods and the legal framework that can allow survivors to pursue compensation many years after the abuse occurred, you may find the following articles helpful:
• Historic Sexual Abuse and Harassment Claims
• Government to Abolish Time Limit on Child Sexual Abuse Claims
• Sex Abuse – Time to Claim Compensation
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R. James Hutcheon Solicitors specialises in sexual abuse and historic sexual abuse claims, including allegations involving schools, boarding schools, colleges and other institutions.
Individuals who may have suffered abuse whilst attending Fettes College should be aware that claims can often still be pursued many decades after the events in question. The courts have discretion to allow historic abuse claims to proceed outside the normal limitation period where it is fair and just to do so.
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Just to make it clear at this stage, Mr Sullivan has publicly and categorically denied all allegations made against him. This information in this article is for general advice only and if anybody wishes to find out more please contact us direct in complete confidence.
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