Sat Oct 19 14:00:00 UTC 2024: – Ronnie Gibbons, former captain of Fulham’s women’s team, alleges she was sexually assaulted twice by the late Mohamed Al Fayed while he owned the club.
– In an interview with The Athletic, Gibbons detailed incidents in 2000, when Al Fayed allegedly attempted to kiss her forcefully and groped her at Harrods.
– Fulham FC expressed deep empathy and support for Gibbons, stating they are troubled by her experiences and condemning abuse in all forms.
– London police reported that allegations of rape or sexual assault against Al Fayed now total 40, following BBC claims made by former Harrods employees, in addition to 21 previous allegations from 2005 to 2023.
– Al Fayed, owner of Fulham from 1997 to 2013, never faced prosecution for these allegations and passed away in 2023 at the age of 94.
– Gibbons shared her hope that speaking out would aid her healing process and encourage others to confront similar experiences, emphasizing that the abuse was not their fault.

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