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Former Hedge Fund Boss Faces Harassment Allegations in Court

3/24/2026

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Crispin Odey, a former hedge fund boss, faces sexual harassment allegations from female employees, including cornering a receptionist and making threats.
Evidence in a London court includes diary entries detailing misconduct.
Odey says he cannot recall the incidents and attributes the allegations to disgruntled former employees.
He's appealing a lifetime ban from UK finance, and the trial concludes Thursday, highlighting the Financial Conduct Authority's push to hold executives accountable amid rising misconduct complaints.

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Crispin Odey, a former hedge fund boss, faces sexual harassment allegations from female employees, including cornering a receptionist and making threats.
Evidence in a London court includes diary entries detailing misconduct.
Odey says he cannot recall the incidents and attributes the allegations to disgruntled former employees.
He's appealing a lifetime ban from UK finance, and the trial concludes Thursday, highlighting the Financial Conduct Authority's push to hold executives accountable amid rising misconduct complaints.