Football regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over Sullivan
Summary
The Football Regulator is asking West Ham co-owner David Sullivan for urgent information to check if he is fit to hold his role, following serious allegations of abuse of power and sexual misconduct made by several women. Sullivan denies the claims and has stepped down as joint chairman to focus on responding to the accusations.Key Facts
- The Football Regulator is contacting West Ham and co-owner David Sullivan to investigate his suitability under rules for club owners and directors.
- Multiple women have accused Sullivan, known as a billionaire and co-owner of West Ham, of abusing power and pursuing sexual contact when they were young, some in their late teens.
- Sullivan denies the allegations and called them "factually incorrect and entirely false."
- The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said the allegations must be taken seriously and investigated.
- Sullivan stepped down as West Ham’s joint chairman before the allegations were made public.
- He has been involved in the pornography industry and owned sports newspapers before becoming West Ham co-owner.
- The regulator may open a formal investigation if it finds reasons to question Sullivan's honesty or integrity.
- West Ham said Sullivan denies illegal conduct and is leaving to prevent disruption while addressing the matter privately.
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