October 22nd 2024.
Next in the news, we have the story of Bianca Gascoigne, a reality star and model who has come forward with allegations of sexual assault against the late Mohamed Al Fayed, owner of Harrods. Bianca, who is 37 years old and the daughter of famous footballer Paul Gascoigne, recently spoke out in an emotional interview with Sky News about the alleged assault that took place when she was just 16 years old. She bravely shared the details of her experience, admitting that she had been too embarrassed and ashamed to speak out earlier.
According to Bianca, the incident occurred during her time working at Harrods, where Al Fayed would often make disparaging remarks about her father and try to establish himself as a father figure in her life. She explained that she initially felt safe around him because of his charming and personable demeanor, but that all changed when she agreed to stay at his apartment on Park Lane before a work trip. To her shock, Al Fayed showed up at the apartment and proceeded to make unwanted advances towards her.
"He sat me down on the sofa and was very forceful with his touching and kissing," Bianca recounted. "He even tried to force my hand onto his private parts and then attempted to force my head onto his lap. I was able to wiggle away, but I was completely shell-shocked and didn't know what to do."
Bianca believes that her close relationship with her parents may have saved her from further harm, as she was able to wiggle away and escape the situation. But she also admits that she felt too scared and ashamed to tell anyone about what had happened. She was worried about losing her job and bringing embarrassment to her family. Looking back, Bianca wishes she could've protected her 16-year-old self from such a traumatic experience.
However, Bianca is speaking out now in the hopes of making a change and standing up for other women who may have been victims of Al Fayed's predatory behavior. She wants to shine a light on the issue and prevent future predators from getting away with their actions. Unfortunately, Bianca is not the only woman who has come forward with allegations against Al Fayed. In fact, 20 women, including former employees, have accused him of sexual assault at Harrods or one of his other properties. Five women have even accused him of rape.
At a recent press conference, barrister Dean Armstrong KC, who is representing these women, compared Al Fayed's case to that of other notorious predators such as Jimmy Savile, Jeffrey Epstein, and Harvey Weinstein. He did not mince words when he called Al Fayed a "monster".
One woman bravely shared her heartbreaking story of being raped by Al Fayed in his Park Lane home. She made it clear that she did not give her consent and just wanted the ordeal to be over. Another woman, who was a teenager at the time, was raped at Al Fayed's Mayfair address. She also described him as a "monster" and a "sexual predator with no moral compass".
The allegations against Al Fayed span several decades, from 1985 to 2010, and Harrods has issued a statement expressing their utter disgust and shock at these claims. They have acknowledged their failure to protect their employees during Al Fayed's ownership and have assured that the Harrods of today is a very different organization that prioritizes the well-being of their employees.
Former Fulham manager Gaute Haugenes also spoke out, revealing that the football club had taken extra precautions to protect players because of Al Fayed's reputation for liking "young, blonde girls". A spokesperson for Fulham has urged anyone with information or experiences related to these allegations to come forward and contact the club or the police.
The BBC recently aired an investigation into Al Fayed's alleged predatory behavior, titled "Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods". Sadly, Al Fayed passed away in 2023 at the age of 94, but these allegations have resurfaced. In 2015, the Met police conducted an investigation into the sexual allegations against Al Fayed but did not find enough evidence to press charges.
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