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Football regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over Sullivan
Key takeaways
- Multiple women accused the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.
- Sullivan "categorically" denied the claims, uncovered by BBC Panorama and the Times.
- The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said the "deeply concerning" allegations must be "treated with the utmost seriousness" and "investigated by the relevant authorities".
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Tabby Wilson PA Media The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) says it is "in contact" with West Ham and will use its statutory powers to seek "urgent information" from co-owner David Sullivan "relating to his suitability" under its Owners, Directors and Senior Executives regime, after allegations against him.
Multiple women accused the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.
Sullivan "categorically" denied the claims, uncovered by BBC Panorama and the Times.
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