David Sullivan sues BBC for £150m over Panorama documentary

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 17:43 · Archive

David Sullivan is suing the BBC for £150 million over a Panorama documentary alleging sexual misconduct.

David Sullivan, West Ham United's co-owner and former pornographer, has lodged a high court claim against the BBC for £150 million over its Panorama investigation, broadcast in June, in which several women accused him of abusing his power. Sullivan stepped down as the club's co-chairman days before the programme aired.

How it is being reported

• David Sullivan sues BBC for more than £150 million over ‘defamatory’ Panorama allegationsThe Independent · 1 Oct, 16:58
• David Sullivan sues BBC for £150m over Panorama’s sexual misconduct claimsThe Guardian · 1 Oct, 16:57
• BBC 'sued for £150m' as David Sullivan fights back against Panorama documentaryMirror Sport · 1 Oct, 16:08
• David Sullivan to sue the BBC for £150million over Panorama documentary accusing him of abusing and preying on young womenDaily Mail · 1 Oct, 13:02

In this story: David Sullivan · BBC · West Ham United · Panorama

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