David Sullivan faces allegations of abuse as West Ham chair

David Sullivan, co-owner of West Ham United, has denied allegations of power abuse and sexual exploitation, which have emerged from a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and The Times. The Metropolitan Police have opened an investigation linked to reports from the 1980s, involving claims about indecent images and the exploitation of young women. Following these allegations, Sullivan announced his immediate resignation as chair, having led the club for 16 years. The allegations extend back decades, coming from women who claim to have faced misconduct while associated with his media enterprises.

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