CPS Admits Failures Over Mohamed Al Fayed Abuse Charges
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has revealed it twice failed to charge the late Mohamed Al Fayed, former Harrods owner, over serious sexual abuse allegations. This bombshell comes amid fresh claims by lawyers calling Al Fayed a “monster” for his alleged crimes.
Disturbing Allegations Against Harrods Tycoon
Al Fayed, who died last year aged 94, faces accusations of raping and sexually assaulting women who worked at Harrods. Victims say he would “cherry-pick” women to take to his exclusive executive suite, exploiting his power to allegedly commit horrific acts.
Over 150 Inquiries and CPS’s Double Miss
Legal teams for the victims have logged more than 150 inquiries related to Al Fayed’s alleged abuses. The CPS admitted receiving evidence from the Metropolitan Police twice—in 2009 and 2015—yet decided not to prosecute. A CPS spokesperson said:
“We reviewed files of evidence presented by the police in 2009 and 2015. To bring a prosecution, the CPS must be confident there is a realistic prospect of conviction – in each instance our prosecutors looked carefully at the evidence and concluded this wasn’t the case.”
Justice System Under Fire for Handling High-Profile Cases
The CPS’s admission has sparked outrage and reignited debates over how the justice system handles sexual abuse claims involving powerful figures. With more alleged victims stepping forward, calls grow louder for a full probe into both Al Fayed’s alleged crimes and the CPS’s controversial decisions.
