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.
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