West Ham co-owner David Sullivan facing allegations of sexual misconduct
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:29 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
David Sullivan, co-owner of West Ham, has been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct and exploitative behavior spanning decades. A joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Times reveals allegations from seven women, mainly young models, claiming Sullivan pressured them for sexual favors in exchange for career opportunities. Sullivan has categorically denied the claims and resigned as joint chair of West Ham, asserting that the accusations are factually incorrect. The allegations date back to the 1980s and include testimonies corroborated by diary entries and police records. Sullivan's past admission of paying for sex with a young woman has also emerged during the investigation.
- •Seven women accuse Sullivan of sexual exploitation and misconduct.
- •Claims date back to the 1980s, involving young models seeking work.
- •Sullivan resigned as joint chair of West Ham amid the accusations.
- •He denies all allegations, describing the investigation as unfair.
- •Eight women have reported concerns to police regarding Sullivan's conduct.
- 4:29 AMBBC Sport — Football regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over Sullivan
- 4:00 PMBBC Sport — Billionaire West Ham co-owner accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sex
"Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.
"Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 9, 2026, 4:29 AMFootball regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over Sullivan
Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.
- BBC SportJun 8, 2026, 4:00 PMBillionaire West Ham co-owner accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sex
Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers.
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