Who is David Sullivan - football boss, 'king of porn' and alleged sexual predator?

David Sullivan, a prominent businessman and former joint chairman of West Ham United, is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct and abusing his position of power. The accusations, detailed in a BBC investigation, span decades and involve women who were young models seeking work in the adult entertainment and publishing industries.

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collector of women, like some people collect stamps. I can have up to three a day but some days I don't have any - it depends how I feel and what else is happening. I have a desire to make love to most women.

Sullivan, 77, amassed a significant fortune in the pre-internet era through adult magazines, films, and telephone chat lines. Some in the industry referred to him as the "king of porn." He is one of Britain's wealthiest individuals, with a business empire encompassing media, property, and publishing.

In a 1989 newspaper interview, Sullivan reportedly described himself as a "collector of women" with a "desire to make love to most women." He has also been associated with West Ham United since 2010, remaining the club's largest single shareholder even after resigning as joint chairman.

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made my mother cry

Sullivan has categorically denied all allegations, labeling them "factually incorrect and entirely false." He has also criticized the BBC's investigation, deeming it "fundamentally unfair." The report details his rise from selling football programs to building a vast adult entertainment empire, which led to a 1973 conviction for conspiring to publish obscene materials, resulting in a £50 fine.

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fundamentally unfair