Three former employees of Harrods have come forward, accusing Ali Fayed, brother of Mohamed Al Fayed, of sexual assault during the 1990s. The women detailed their experiences, claiming that the assaults occurred in various locations including London, Scotland, and the US. Ali Fayed's spokesperson has categorically denied the allegations, asserting that they are without merit. Several of the women linked their experiences to prior abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed, indicating a broader issue of harassment within the workplace. They now seek understanding and healing from their trauma, finally feeling empowered to come forward.
"His hands were everywhere," she says, and he stopped because "one of his little boys started calling for him." All three women say prior to Ali Fayed's alleged assaults, they had also been sexually abused by his older brother.
One of the women, Amy, has told the BBC she wants "an explanation" from Ali Fayed, and an "understanding of what was going on that can help [her] step forward and begin healing."
All three say they didn't feel able to speak out at the time. "This is my chance to finally stand up for myself. I'm not going to be that scared 24-year-old who doesn't know what to do," says Frances.
A spokesperson for Mr Fayed, who lives in the US, said the businessman "will not be scapegoated" and he "unequivocally denies any and all the allegations of wrongdoing" and that "the incidents simply never took place."
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