David Sullivan sues the BBC for more than £150 million over allegations of sexual misconduct raised in a Panorama documentary. The claim, filed in the High Court, targets the broadcaster’s coverage of the programme “Predator: The Billionaire Football Boss,” broadcast in June.
Multiple outlets report that Sullivan is also challenging the substance of the BBC’s allegations, framing them as defamatory. The Guardian and other reports say his legal team brings the case as a high-court claim and references accusations made by several women in the documentary, while The Mirror describes the dispute as Sullivan fighting back against claims included in the BBC’s Panorama investigation.
Sullivan is linked to West Ham: reports state he steps down as co-chairman in June but remains West Ham United’s co-owner. The outlets do not agree on further details beyond the core allegation and the dispute over the BBC’s reporting, but they consistently identify the same documentary and the reported damages figure.
