Mohamed Al Fayed was 'a monster enabled by Harrods', says lawyer | BBC News

Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of department store Harrods, "was a monster" enabled by a system that "pervaded" the London store, a lawyer for his accusers has said.
Al Fayed, who died in 2023, was described as a "sexual predator" who assaulted staff and threatened them over a 25-year-period, barristers representing dozens of women told a press conference in London.
Dean Armstrong KC said it was time Harrods "took responsibility" after allegations against Fayed were made in a BBC investigation this week.
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[@PrincessGriftess-px9bk]

The dismissive treatment and rejection of victims in the past and a system that is broke and corrupt is no friend to victims and keep them suffering in silence and fear for years. IMO.

[@ZelenskyTheMadClown]

I think the gifts Al Fayyed lavished on his "victims" did more to silence them than any broken system.

[@PrincessGriftess-px9bk]

@@ZelenskyTheMadClown Sure, and likely threats and intimidation too which is really how they control their victims.

[@gregknipe8772]

@@ZelenskyTheMadClown says any rapist.

[@gregknipe8772]

it may have worked for you.

[@dee2973]

The Buddy Buddy Club , I mean BBC are the last organisation I'd ever trust to tell the truth 😂

[@888young2]

Clearly harrod’s HR team are all over the comments

[@MMAproAtGOLF]

You sound b♾️sted

[@cirrus.skylar]

This is ridiculous. He was on the planet for 94 years and you couldn't find time to do this while he was alive? I don't believe this considering the constant legal battles he had with the Royal Family till the day he died.

[@liama1992]

They paid people off! There is recordings!

[@geoffreybenson4544]

THESE WOMEN ARE AFTER MONEY.

[@Crawlerz2468]

This is called Corruption

[@isabella6075]

Ridiculous

[@MMAproAtGOLF]

Yeah this is classic bbc

[@paololuckyluke2854]

So, what, exactly, was the reason for waiting till just after his death to say all of this?

[@timothyj1966]

$$$$$$$$$ when he couldn't DEFEND himself

[@catherinewoolf504]

Precisely What a lot of nonsense

[@mudassarhussain3821]

@@timothyj1966absolutely right

[@utubebroadcaster]

His name came up a lot during the Me Too movement, but he clearly got away with it..

[@dee2973]

Metoo movement sucks. It is celebrity driven and ignores genuine victims of abuse such as homeless teenage girls, female prisoners , sex workers, drug addicts , illegal migrants . All of whom are routinely exploited and has no voice as a genuine victim. The movement is primarily focused on people who wouldn't even give a penny to a homeless person on the street .

[@dee2973]

Metoo movement sucks. All about wannabe celebrity writing books and getting a payout

[@VivianMasterson-e6t]

​@@dee2973yes, all the victims were lying...... I'm being sarcastic by the way

[@dee2973]

@@VivianMasterson-e6t Do you believe what you're always told because someone says so?

[@VivianMasterson-e6t]

@@dee2973 how about all the jail sentences given to these predators, and all the testimonials Sir, it's doubly hard for a victim of sexual violence to speak out, because of the stigma, shame, power of the predators and worst of all, people saying they want the lime light. If they want fame and money, there are much easier ways to do that, than to be branded for the rest of your life as being a victim of sexual violence

[@cathykinn4516]

Why no report on Thames Water. This Country was Great when we vere a Nation of Shopkeepers. Now, thanks to all our Great Iconic Products & Infrastructure being pimped off by Thatcher & Gang we are a Nation of Ripped Off Customers.

[@ollie3428]

Lets not forget Keir Starmer was director of public prosecutions in 2009 when the decision was made to not bring the Harrod’s owner to court

[@davecooper3238]

There has to be enough evidence to take something to trial. Apparently the CPS couldn’t find enough. Possibly because people would not agree to testify.

[@suzannejones5992]

How is harrods culpable for what al fayed allegedly did, which he can not deny because he's dead. If he did this and it wasn't only at harrods then....?.

[@ruairimckenna830]

They were surely employees of Harrods or it's subsidiaries and not Al Fayed personally. Location doesn't matter if they're employees.

[@utubebroadcaster]

Watch it from here 0:54

[@ZelenskyTheMadClown]

Believe Women! £🥩🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈

[@AishaRashid-eo2ep]

Why should new owners pay for the so call crimes of the previous owner What justice is this

[@Make_America_Native_Again_111]

They just want some money

[@frederickuzokwe1271]

Cos they are in on the soiling a dead man's name when he when he can't defend himself

[@judewarner1536]

" so call [sic] crimes" Are you all sick in the head? When a rich, powerful boss uses their position to demand or force sexual favours from people who can't afford to complain, that is an actual very serious crime: it is called RAPE or SEXUAL ASSAULT.

[@SkyandMoon909]

​@@frederickuzokwe127137 women have come forward and you're focusing on a dead predator

[@frederickuzokwe1271]

@@SkyandMoon909 abeg after the Gaza shenanigans the BBC are just like Israel

[@axumbelai4687]

Dude is dead he is dead 😮

[@tomdagg6545]

He would have gotten suspended sentence and gotten away

[@JulietGomes-ep2wt]

This was the father of princess diana's boy friend who accused some royals of killing his son and the princess. .. so look out.

[@CorridorJ]

Why would they bring it up after he died then? Surely should have been when he was alive

[@mudassarhussain3821]

@@CorridorJagreed

[@MaisyJay-z4y]

Who knows if he did wrong. People have a knack of making up stories so often.😮

[@judewarner1536]

I have two words for the BBC: Jimmy Saville.

[@tudormiller887]

Yet another serial rapist got away with his despicable crimes. As the saying goes. "Dead men issue no writ" I feel for all of his victims, some of them were teenagers working at Harrods.

[@SounduSleep]

It was the police who didn't take the allegations seriously.

[@tudormiller887]

@@SounduSleep Says a lot. 🙄

[@davecooper3238]

@@SounduSleepThe police can do nothing if victims won’t testify.

[@John_Bradbury]

What is the point of these accusations? The man is dead and cannot defend himself.

[@geoffreybenson4544]

EXACTLY BUT 37 WOMEN MEANS HE HAS BEEN BUSY AND 37 IS JUST SILLY . CANNOT DEFEND HIMSELF EXACTLY.

[@MMAproAtGOLF]

That’s why they waited

[@MMAproAtGOLF]

@@geoffreybenson4544and Diana was how old ?

[@alland01]

Who killed DIANA...don't think we don't know.

[@stuartsimms4579]

Who was it .man on moon who cares she's still a saint with a steering wheel next time bye British 😢

[@publics.public]

The BBC ?

[@publics.public]

... or communists?

[@publics.public]

Oh no not foreigners surely !?!

[@itsmeitsme8281]

Then tell us ... Who was it?

[@AdamDavis-ph8io]

When it comes to wealthy people, nothing is off the board. The filth of the 1% is why the world is how it is.

[@Aitch-102]

Gold diggers.

[@Chalky555]

There's a reason they accuse him after he's dead. You can't try a dead man in court, but you can get paid from Harrods.

[@heathermoore9892]

That’s a bout right,disgusting.

[@gilenasimons7081]

Waaaaa? May he rot with Sir Saville. Shame on you.

[@Chalky555]

​@gilenasimons7081 I didn't say he shouldn't rot. I'm saying he escaped justice. So the crimes will always be alleged. And by your comment I'm guessing I got it wrong and I didn't just see their lawyer on TV saying she's seeking a big pay out. My mistake.

[@judewarner1536]

The reason these victims accuse after the perpetrators are dead is because the perpetrators are rich, powerful, or both and often supported by the Establishment. If you are an ordinary working person, they can destroy your life while they are alive. This is surely obvious to the most meagre intelligence?

[@geoffreybenson4544]

Exactly all about money.

[@chalmerscharitycrouse7834]

Comment 44: Wow...this is how much that insurance costs? And you had to make it "retail?" Are you certain it "Harrod's?" Because these same charges were supposed to be bought over a year ago against Neiman Marcus. And they don't get to claim that 'libel insurance" from that old trial... But they want "New York" rates don't they? Are they offering to "swap" it out with Los Angeles? Is London actually going to back this? Are you serious? I don't believe you -- I will say it again -- I don't believe you. 12:09 pm CST Sept. 20, 2024 Co-President Charity Colleen "Lovejoy" Crouse What happened to the Interpol database about child molesters? Why are you putting this on the head of a "dead Arab" right now?

[@sherazmalik2179]

Most of the rich behave in this way.

[@DotBell-m6t]

Something g to be proud of but he now will join the ever growing list.It never ends. So sorry for the victims and what they have had to live through caused by a RANDY SLEAZY pervert

[@RevealedFilms]

So do most of the poor. Since we’re just making stuff up.

[@LightSaber12345]

The guy just looks evil. Like Hector Salamanca

[@tirathgarcha5095]

Accusing someone after they are dead is shameful, why not make allegations when he could respond. Vultures smelling money. All the accusers are now pensioners and want nest eggs from his wealth

[@MaisyJay-z4y]

@@tirathgarcha5095 true and I couldn't agree more with your comment👍

[@dorothajordan]

They did but the police didn't prosecute. I don't think those women are lying. People knew for years and did nothing.

[@ripperrouge5985]

And it all comes out after they die , seems a pattern

[@Boyhowdy875]

Yes, when they can no longer defend them selves all of the lies come out. Why would they tell the truth about someone's father that they had unalived. You have no decency, you're one of them.

[@codswallop164]

@SonnyRick "Dispatch we're gonna need a hard drive check on SonnyRick"

[@gilenasimons7081]

Yup. Like sir Jimmy Saville, eh? Shame on you.

[@luciusdomitiusaurelianus1024]

It's revenge for him going against the Royal family for the death of his son and the women want money $$$

[@ActuallyHoudini]

yes because thats usually what happens with revelations

[@iqbalebrahim3318]

Now that he is dead all the stories are coming out. What is the use. Let his soul rest in peace

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

@@iqbalebrahim3318 Oh no. May he be in the arms of...well let's say dark forces.

[@Kat-k6e]

Because the women's whole lives are affected, impacted and in some cases ruined by the actions of men like that and if it's not tackled it can cause effects for generations after.

[@boris8787]

Importing evil people has terrible consequences - his business dealings would never be allowed in my favourite town. 😢😢😢

[@davecooper3238]

Which town is that.

[@churabhok2869]

Looking into the mirror BBC?

[@Make_America_Native_Again_111]

The leeches want his money

[@titteryenot4524]

Well, he shouldn’t have been a lech then.

[@Make_America_Native_Again_111]

@@titteryenot4524 if he did anything wrong, they should have sued him when he was alive to defend himself in court. They are now suing a dead man’s estate many years after his death, just to get money

[@titteryenot4524]

@@Make_America_Native_Again_111 Doesn’t make him any less guilty, m8. Bad luck.👍

[@LightSaber12345]

​@@titteryenot4524where is the evidence?

[@AE-xy6wj]

They waited until he died to tarnish his reputation. The deceased cannot defend himself.

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

You ever had a vicious billionaire surveil you?

[@gilenasimons7081]

Yeah. Just like Sir Saville, eh? Shame on you.

[@luciusdomitiusaurelianus1024]

It's revenge for him going against the Royal family for the death of his son

[@Mike_5]

Pervaded now that is an interesting new word for his disgusting actions

[@Paul-nr6ws]

Rich coming from the bbc

[@zaaraha5092]

Divert attention

[@kevinjoyce350]

Bbc sort your own dirty washing first

[@mrtee1211]

I heard Hue Edwards will receive £300,000 pension from the BBC regardless!!

[@davecooper3238]

He will receiving from his pension pot. Not the BBC.

[@RevealedFilms]

@@davecooper3238taxpayers money. Pay him in haribos, since he wants to date kids

[@davecooper3238]

@@RevealedFilms Not a legal opinion.

[@facelessfortune2447]

Like Saville, the UK law mentions after they dies.. Prince Andrew, Richard Branson, Lewis Hamilton, Philip Green.. ..still no one says anything.

[@titteryenot4524]

Lewis Hamilton? 🤔 🏎

[@M4T1J4P0]

@@titteryenot4524 Jamie Oliver 🥴

[@shazanali692]

​@@titteryenot4524my comment was deleted, because I told the truth

[@titteryenot4524]

@@shazanali692What was the comment?

[@titteryenot4524]

@@M4T1J4P0What about him?

[@SimplyMe-SM]

*I'm more interested in tomorrow's weather than this tosh.*

[@davecooper3238]

You will find that on the BBC Website.

[@SimplyMe-SM]

@@davecooper3238 *They'll probably f**k that up too. I'll stick with Accuweather, if it's all the same to you of course.*

[@davecooper3238]

@@SimplyMe-SM Each to their own.

[@SimplyMe-SM]

@@davecooper3238 *ahhh, the classic and standard reply from someone with nothing to say. Thanks for your input.*

[@davecooper3238]

@@SimplyMe-SM One thing about the BBC KZbin videos. They really know how to generate clicks, comments & money. Meaning they just love you & I .

[@alexmckeown9138]

Honestly, what's the point in this now? He lived his best life and is laughing in his grave. Should have spoken up sooner

[@Themis33]

Tale as old as time.

[@krishnagondhea7428]

I mean a man who I dead and cannot defend himself. These guys just want money. But why start this now? It would be good to know what the ‘victims’will get out of this

[@user-bp4su3kk2l]

Mohamed Al Fayed was a very powerful man who could abuse women with out fear, he would threaten they victims families if they talked. His legacy is now in ruins,, lets hope the poor victims get the justice they deserve.

[@SimplyMe-SM]

*Did he? Did he "abuse women with out [SIC] fear, he would threaten they [SIC] victims families if they talked"? Who said so?*

[@user-bp4su3kk2l]

@@SimplyMe-SM BBC Interview with one of the victims it all came out.

[@SimplyMe-SM]

@@user-bp4su3kk2l *My apologies, I didn't realise that bastion of morality the BBC was involved. It must be true then. My bad!*

[@user-bp4su3kk2l]

So are we saying that all the victims are lying then or the BBC make things up..right.

[@rabsriya2886]

Why does this have so little reach .

[@kokoyaro]

Even the unalived is not safe

[@timothyj1966]

thats the #metooo Movement for you...they'll come for anyone Thank God. I'm Gay! Would NOT want to be a Straight man in this Climate

[@codswallop164]

I didn't realise Al Fayed worked for the British Beast Corporation...

[@SimplyMe-SM]

*'a monster enabled by Harrods' And maybe he was. But instead of going to the police they ran to the BBC instead. Who can blame them? Maybe that way they can get some kerching! Oh the cynicism!*

[@donalobrien7582]

Will He, be entitled to Security by the State when giving Evidence, or does He Supply his Own. Anyone ?

[@alland01]

Lies. As usual.

[@michaelbradshaw1575]

They have waited for him to die before saying anything why?, because they all excepted money now he’s dead they want a another big pay out

[@DotBell-m6t]

No they lived in FEAR of what he would do MO EXPENSE spared. what a disgusting pervert

[@catherinewoolf504]

I doubt they lived in fear. They did receive payments and he’s dead now

[@kellymillerrealestate3415]

I too worked at Harrods and yes, sent to his office.

[@catherinewoolf504]

And??

[@heshammahfouz5916]

No 'monsters' commiting genocide though

[@lovewalking9321]

It’s about to take his money 🤔

[@shazanali692]

Yes apparently each woman wants 1million, and these lawyers want to get paid, so why should we trust these people

[@stuartparkinson6061]

point is why nobody can do anything with the law for decades, cos the systems in cyberspy/tortureware

[@chantaliyah4890]

They’re getting him back for speaking out about the murder of princess dianna..

[@colinmcdonald2499]

Yep... Queen Charles had her killed.

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

Stop your ridiculous conspiracy theory.

[@BobbyWhitby]

If they wanted to really get him back why did they not do it when he was alive?

[@gilenasimons7081]

Waaaa????

[@luciusdomitiusaurelianus1024]

They didn't have the balls to do it when he was alive so now they want to destroy his reputation

[@JasonPutschker-xw9uf]

Isnt this defamation seeing as this is just accusations and the man is dead and cannot defend himself. So this will not go far in any courts.

[@heathermoore9892]

Money, money money, how disgusting to accuse someone who is dead,how long since he died 3years

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

@@heathermoore9892 So? So what if they want money? What would you give them instead, a bag of apples?

[@ActuallyHoudini]

i agree, you should not be accused of crimes posthumously. this is why jimmy saville and adolf hitler shouldnt

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

@@ActuallyHoudini So, you don't mind people who commit crimes, I see. Well well, no worries, maybe you are being surveiled as well.

[@ActuallyHoudini]

@@MayThereBeWorldPeace i was making fun of them by applying the mindset that people who are dead shouldn't have their crimes be mentioned

[@DotBell-m6t]

He died in 2023

[@KhrystynaBraverman]

How Dare you make these Lies up; Just for 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

[@LewisHunter-b4p]

Usual suspects

[@Seeker7172]

?? Most of these cases are done by white rich folks.

[@alland01]

False information.

[@frederickuzokwe1271]

Al fayed is not around to defend himself...

[@geoffreybenson4544]

HE COULD HAVE PAID FOR MUCH MORE BEAUTIFUL WOMEN TO HAVE SEX WITH .

[@daledevernon56]

There's no hope in hell that these people are going to win this case, it's not the company that did anything wrong it's the person who owns the company it's a bit late now my dear.

[@adrian28576]

Why wait for his death to come forward? I don’t feel bad for them at all. They waited till it would again benefit themselves by waiting for the money to stop after his death then they come forward. Man all these celebrities and influential men who have woman throwing themselves at them better get ready for when these groupies decide they were victims and want revenge for how they feel in there older ages😅

[@ETphonehome123]

This is a distraction....because of....who?....🤔 ......yeap you got it.

[@BossySwan]

*_Mohamed You're-Fayed_*

[@trish.goes.ironman]

Sooo, how are you gonna do this? Dig him up and put him to Trial, thennnnnn transfer the remains in Jail??? Cos this don't make sense 😂

[@humptydumphty]

So why they waited for years watching us him insulting king day in day out ? And why now ??

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

@@humptydumphty If someone hit me on the head with a hammer today, are those facts still true 20 years from now?

[@humptydumphty]

@@MayThereBeWorldPeace i never said they lying infoct i think those ladies telling the truth. However 20 people all in ones just thinking why not before ? Even 2-3 of them at least but no ! They just let this prevent to insult king be in high class events

[@CandleWisp]

​@@humptydumphty Because he was a powerful man when he was alive. You do the math...

[@Laura-yd3ds]

Lies, anything to blame muslims like they killed his son.

[@sTraYa249]

Nah

[@MMAproAtGOLF]

Sure, no one believes this. What happened to his son?

[@gluffoful]

Is anyone actually surprised?

[@ZelenskyTheMadClown]

That hundreds of women would suddenly appear out of nowhere to get a piece of the action? No. Can't say I am.

[@LightSaber12345]

These women want more money 😂

[@y.u.so.]

Like Terrorism, Rape has no religion. Just because someone married a 9 year old, it doesn't mean everyone are like that. Stop Islamaphobia. Say no to Islamaphobia.

[@user-pm7fv9dt6j]

A Muslim must follow prophet the most ideal man of all time

[@y.u.so.]

@@user-pm7fv9dt6j it's their right. Who are we to question? West engaging in Islamaphobia by questioning ISIS for doing something that's written in their guidebook. Unfair.

[@Make_America_Native_Again_111]

Sarcastic hindu Pooooojeeet

[@sebastianguerre6868]

It's not been a good week for Arabs that's for sure.

[@Make_America_Native_Again_111]

@@y.u.so. I can sense your Hindu sarcasm

[@Againandag]

If its on the BBC then it must be true.

[@jules263]

Find it strange how these claims come out years after the billionaire has died, wonder what they are after?

[@vandibox]

maybe they are after justice but idk, stay suspicious of foreigners, don't worry about the billionaires.

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

What's wrong with you?

[@gilenasimons7081]

Ask Sir `Saville’s victims.

[@mavludaubaeva744]

Where this all lady's been when he a life? They're all been with hem, or non just because of hes money...

[@AnotherMartinez]

Don’t mess around with the Crown….

[@TheRedhood97]

Bullshit

[@Caneandunable]

More on the fact we now have a PM out of touch with reality and ability. We need him removed Asap and somebody anybody with intelligence and above all confidence in the UK.

[@XuanThaoYenTram]

tale as old as time. It may sound off topic but I chanced on this cool translator that does everything and more of what a translator should have, name is Immersive Translate. Thank me later, it's gold.

[@desistarktm7270]

how Islamophobic of bbc to broadcast and enable comments for this video..

[@George76124]

What horrible times..After death getting such attacks. Where they were when he was a live.

[@DotBell-m6t]

They could not speak put because report says he knew where their families lived What a dirty old man

[@igweogba6774]

nasty

[@luciusdomitiusaurelianus1024]

He was against the Royal family so they are getting back at him by trying to destroy his reputation.

[@melgrant7404]

After over 20 yrs.bit late.

[@krishnagondhea7428]

Who knows? This could be set up by the royal family. Getting these individuals to scar his name

[@jenniferwray9929]

I hope the victims can get some peace in their lives. Be hard though knowing they decide after the old fart has died to “punish him”. Had decades to do it apparently. Too little too late.

[@MMAproAtGOLF]

Diana 36 Mo alleged 37 Come on

[@matkins6813]

It's a cultural problem.

[@titteryenot4524]

Yeah, Jimmy Savile was a Muslim. 🤦‍♂️

[@ameurzaheg5647]

Yeah like I could say that priest raping little kids is a religious thing. Just a couple of weeks ago the most famous priest in France was revealed to have raped 16 little kids. Abbé Pierre.

[@Zacharymck]

Lies

[@TVSoaps-c8n]

I didn’t know who he was

[@grantwallace1882]

Anybody surprised?

[@SimplyMe-SM]

*"surprised?" surprised by what?*

[@dianecorbin8886]

Bit late now and BBC need to focus on it's own presenters past and present.

[@Boyhowdy875]

Clearly you are lying because a decent person wouldn't speak this way of someone who is recently departed. Does your vile agenda never end?

[@VivianMasterson-e6t]

You are an expert on sexual assault, so you know if they are lying, then have you yourself been sexually assaulted or are you a sexual predator

[@gilenasimons7081]

Oh a decent person like Sir Jimmy Saville? Shame on you.

[@たけかんばしのぶ]

An enemy of the King.

[@qaswra]

Bigoted Broadcasting Corp.

[@luciusdomitiusaurelianus1024]

It's all about the MONEY no honor to these women

[@gjn17]

72 virginnn before going to haven

[@starlingmoss1812]

one is your mum 😂

[@georgeroybooth3335]

This may be true but why wait until he’s dead and can’t defend himself ?

[@mirajali4144]

The BBC 😂 have a nerve!

[@davecooper3238]

They are just reporting on what judging by the comments many find interesting.

[@Jase29]

Is this not another Starmer failure seeing as the investigation was during hid time as head of the CPS. Did he get freebies from Harrods so the CPS didn't bring the case to trial?... 😂

[@davecooper3238]

Same as ever police can do nothing if the victims won’t press charges.

[@ravibedia7_ishayoga]

😮

[@Chris-x1l]

Don't care. We're more bothered about the grooming gangs. Let's talk about that. 1 case as compared to 1000 cases .... You cover up Saville, Edwards, etc etc and NEVER talk about the grooming gangs. Because your complicit and involved.

[@a44489]

Think spiritual

[@curoseba5363]

5:09 and you took it all 😅😂

[@dee2973]

None of these 37 women would give 50p or a greggs sausage roll to a homeless kid on the street - a genuine victim with an untold story 😢

[@saffrontaylor3070]

This is such a powerful statement.

[@dee2973]

@@saffrontaylor3070 Because they don't care. And who speaks for the homeless who are vulnerable?

[@CandleWisp]

And you know this how?

[@keithskelly7783]

Oh your all over this but where was your news report on sentencing of grooming gang last week pathetic

[@davecooper3238]

It was there on BBC One TV News. Also BBC Radio Four News. Sorry you missed it.