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Police Referrals Regarding Al-Fayed Allegations

Scotland Yard refers itself to a police watchdog after two women complained about the handling of their sexual assault cases against the late Mohamed Al-Fayed.

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Mohamed Al-FayedSamantha Jay-RamsayCommander Stephen Clayman

What did Samantha Jay-Ramsay allege happened to her?: Samantha Jay-Ramsay, a former Harrods employee, reported being sexually assaulted by Mohamed Al-Fayed in 1995, but the Met Police initially claimed the first allegations were reported in 2005. Her family says her 1995 report was handled poorly or not recorded.
Why did Scotland Yard refer itself to a police watchdog?: Scotland Yard referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after two women complained about how their sexual assault cases against Mohamed Al-Fayed were handled by the Metropolitan Police. The IOPC will assess the complaints to determine if further action is needed.
What is the current status of the IOPC's involvement in the case?: The IOPC confirmed receiving two complaint referrals on November 8th, 2023, concerning the Met Police's handling of allegations against Al-Fayed. The IOPC will assess the information and determine any further action needed.
How many claims of sexual misconduct have been made against Mohamed Al-Fayed?: More than 250 claims of sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al-Fayed have been reported since his death. These allegations, along with the two that prompted the IOPC referral, are being investigated to determine the extent of Al-Fayed's actions and any failures in handling prior complaints.
What is the Metropolitan Police currently doing in regards to the allegations against Mohamed Al-Fayed?: The Metropolitan Police is actively reviewing 21 allegations of sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al-Fayed and related police investigations to determine if any additional steps are needed or if past handling was inadequate. Commander Stephen Clayman stated a commitment to pursuing justice and addressing failings.

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