{
  "id": 335136,
  "title": "West Ham co-owner Sullivan, under sexual misconduct probe, attends League Cup game despite stadium advice to stay away",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/west-ham-co-owner-sullivan-under-sexual-misconduct-probe-attends",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T01:05:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/08/09/west-ham-co-owner-sullivan-under-sexual-misconduct-probe-attends-league-cup-game-despite-stadium-advice-to-stay-away/230644"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "West Ham co-owner David Sullivan, facing a sexual misconduct probe, attended the club's League Cup match against Portsmouth on Saturday, despite the London Stadium's landlord advising him to stay away. Seven women accused the 77-year-old businessman of sexually exploitative and predatory behavior during a joint investigation by the BBC and Britain's The Times. Sullivan resigned as joint chair of the club before the investigation was broadcast in June, claiming the allegations were false. Despite building his fortune from owning pornographic magazines, Sullivan remains West Ham's largest shareholder. London Stadium issued a statement on Tuesday citing safeguarding concerns, but the club claimed Sullivan would not pose an ongoing risk. However, the stadium recommended he not attend due to potential fan unrest. The Hammers defeated Portsmouth 3-1 in the first-round match.",
  "summary": "LONDON, Aug 9 — West Ham co-owner David Sullivan attended the club’s League Cup tie against Portsmouth on Sa...",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}