Mohamed Al Fayed: a gilded life full of controversy
He acquired prestigious assets but got into plenty of fights, and is now accused of sexual assault by former employees Mohamed Al Fayed, who female former employees accused of sexual assault in a BBC investigation this week, was flamboyant, extrovert and a thorn in the side of the royal family.That today, a year after his death at the age of 94, he is still making headlines reflects a life much mired in controversy. Continue reading...
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Mohamed Al Fayed was a scrapper who never shied away from a fight, taking on the royal family, the House of Commons, and business rivals. Despite owning Harrods and Fulham FC, he died without gaining British citizenship, and his life was marked by controversy, including allegations of sexual assault and a vengeful campaign over the death of his son Dodi alongside Princess Diana.