September 19th 2024.
The news of the alleged sexual abuse and assault at Harrods, the high-end London department store, has left many appalled. The accusations, which include rape, are against the late billionaire and former owner of Harrods, Mohamed Al Fayed, who passed away last year at the age of 94. According to a thorough investigation by the BBC, more than 20 former female employees of Harrods have come forward with stories of being sexually assaulted by Al Fayed.
One of the victims shared that she was only 15 years old when she was assaulted by Al Fayed, who was 79 at the time. Harrods has acknowledged that Al Fayed was determined to abuse his power wherever he went. The alleged assaults are said to have taken place at various locations, including Al Fayed's luxury apartment in London, the Ritz hotel in Paris (which he owned), and a Parisian villa called Villa Windsor, where the Duke and Duchess of Windsor used to reside.
The son of Mohamed Al Fayed, Dodi Fayed, tragically passed away in a car accident in 1997 along with Princess Diana. Former employees of Harrods have revealed that Al Fayed's mistreatment of women was common knowledge within the department store. One former department manager, Tony Leeming, openly admitted that it "wasn't even a secret." He also added that anyone who claims they didn't know about it is lying.
In 2008, Al Fayed denied allegations of sexual assault on a minor under the age of 16. The incident was said to have taken place at a business address in central London, and the police were involved. Harrods has issued an apology to the victims, stating that the company has undergone significant changes since Al Fayed's ownership between 1985 and 2010.
"We are deeply disturbed by the allegations of abuse carried out by Mohamed Al Fayed," the company stated. "These actions were carried out by an individual who was determined to abuse his power wherever he went, and we condemn them in the strongest possible terms. We also acknowledge that during this time, we failed to protect our employees who were victimized by him, and for that, we offer our sincerest apologies."
Harrods has also revealed that last year, new information about past allegations of sexual abuse by Al Fayed came to light. Since then, the company has made it a priority to settle any claims as quickly as possible, avoiding lengthy legal proceedings for the victims. They have also assured that this process is still available for any current or former Harrods employees who may have been affected.
In the midst of all this, Harrods has urged people to follow their WhatsApp channel to stay updated with the latest breaking news, celebrity gossip, and sports updates. They guarantee that there will be no comments, no algorithm, and nobody will be able to see your private details.
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