West Ham's Sullivan Denies Misconduct Claims Amid Probe

David Sullivan, co-owner of West Ham United, has denied allegations of sexual misconduct amid an investigation by the Independent Football Regulator. The regulator is seeking information related to the suitability of Sullivan as an owner and director following claims made by multiple women, as reported by BBC Panorama.

These allegations involve accusations of abuse of power against young women seeking work in the modeling industry over several decades. Sullivan, 77, stated that he has engaged in no illegal conduct and described the allegations as "extremely serious" and "entirely false." He announced his resignation as joint chairman of West Ham effective immediately to focus on addressing the matter privately and to avoid disrupting the club.

Sullivan has been a significant figure at West Ham for 16 years and became the club's largest individual shareholder following the death of his business partner, David Gold, in January 2023.