David Sullivan sues BBC for £150m over Panorama’s sexual misconduct claims
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has lodged a High Court claim seeking £150m from the BBC over its Panorama documentary, Predator: The Billionaire Football Boss. The programme, broadcast in June, included allegations of sexual misconduct from several women, according to the supplied source record.
David Sullivan is suing the BBC for £150m over claims of sexual misconduct made in the corporation’s Panorama documentary, Predator: The Billionaire Football Boss.
Lawyers representing Sullivan have lodged a claim in the High Court concerning the programme, which was broadcast in June. The supplied source does not provide details of the legal grounds or the specific remedies sought beyond the stated £150m claim.
The documentary included allegations from several women who accused Sullivan of abusing his power, according to the source record. The record does not provide further detail about the allegations or the women’s identities.
Sullivan remains a co-owner of West Ham United, the source says. The supplied material does not include a response from the BBC, a court hearing date, or a ruling on the claim.
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