After dozens of women accused Mohamed Al Fayed of sexual assault and even rape, the son of the controversial businessman is horrified by the claims being made about his father and says they “raises other troubling questions”.
Al Fayed’s son cannot reconcile the image of a wonderful father with that of a sexual predator. Archive photo
Omar Al Fayed, the son of the former owner of Harrods, said he was “appalled” by the dozens of sexual abuse allegations made against his father, who died last year aged 94. He confessed that they make him puke “questioning the loving memory I had of him” and the image of “wonderful father”.
In a public statement, 36-year-old Omar Al Fayed said that the beautiful and affectionate memory he has of his father does not affect his objectivity and that, regardless of whether it is his father or any other person, no one should be above the law, according to the BBC.
“The scale and explicit nature of the allegations are shocking and have called into question the fond memory I had of him. How this problem could be hidden for so long and in so many ways raises other troubling questions.” said Al Fayed’s son.
“Throughout history, people in positions of power have too often been spared the consequences of their actions, and justice has often been delayed or denied to those who have suffered…I strongly believe that any person found guilty of such of reprehensible actions, including who facilitated, permitted or helped to cover up such actions, regardless of his status, must be held accountable“, added Omar Al Fayed.
He also declared his support for his father’s victims and his willingness to cooperate with the investigators, regardless of the outcome of the investigations.
“Alleged victims and the public deserve full transparency and accountability. (…) I will continue to uphold the principles of truth, justice, responsibility and equity, no matter where this journey may lead. No one is above the law and all victims deserve justice in court.” he also said.
Omar Al Fayed was appointed to the board of Harrods in 2006 and remained in the position until his father sold the business in 2010.
