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Women Accuse Billionaire Former West Ham Co-Owner of Sexual Coercion

Several women have accused a British billionaire and former co-owner of a Premier League football club of using his position to pressure them into sex. The allegations, dating back to the 1980s, emerged from a two-year joint investigation by The Times and BBC Panorama.

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The allegations, dating back to the 1980s, emerged from a two-year joint investigation by The Times and BBC Panorama. The women said the man told them they needed to have sex with him to appear in his newspapers. The accusations were first reported on Tuesday.

Background on the Accused The man built his fortune in the adult entertainment industry before moving into newspapers and later sports ownership. He previously led a British sports tabloid known for sensational coverage. In 1987 that tabloid ran a countdown to the 16th birthday of a schoolgirl so she could legally pose topless, The Guardian reported.

The British government described the allegations as "deeply concerning," an AFP report stated. The man has denied the claims.

Billionaire West Ham co-owner David Sullivan abused his power and preyed on us for sex, women say" — BBC Breaking, June 9, 2026 The investigation also examined his past in the adult industry and its overlap with his media holdings.

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