Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed labeled a “monster” by his alleged victims’ lawyers

Lawyers draw parallels between Al-Fayed and notorious abusers like Jeffrey Epstein.

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[{"selector":"#anim-e8143088-e5d3-4bd4-a39d-5223d006b779 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.2733955476132%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The football club, once owned by Al-Fayed, expresses concern over the allegations.

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