CTV News has learned there are multiple Canadian women alleging they were victims of sexual abuse at the hands of the late Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed. Allegations first surfaced as part of a BBC documentary on the Egyptian billionaire who made his fortune in the U.K.
CTV News has confirmed there are Canadian women among those who spoke out. Renowned women’s rights attorney Gloria Allred was part of the victims’ legal team, which is expected to provide more details on the investigation on Friday. More details to come.
Resources If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to support people in crisis: If you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety, you should call 911. A full list of sexual assault centres in Canada that offer information, advocacy and counselling can be found on the website for the Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres . Helplines, legal services and locations that offer sexual assault kits in Alberta, B.
C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia can be found here . National Residential School Crisis Line: +1 866 925 4419 24-hour crisis line :(opens in a new tab) 416 597 8808 Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: +1 833 900 1010 Trans Lifeline: +1 877 330 6366 Sexual misconduct support for current or former members of the Armed Forces: +1 844 750 1648 Read about your rights as a victim here .
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