legal process

Last week, the Times reported that he pleaded guilty late in the legal process and indicated a "lack of willingness to comply".

The NFL conducts independent investigations about off-the-field incidents involving players but does not typically make a decision about suspensions until the legal process concludes.

“It’s an international and legal process, but it’s also a spiritual one for us.”

“Ms. Matarico is cooperating fully with the legal process and is prepared to address these serious allegations in court,” Bido told The Times in a statement.

On Thursday, the Justice for Harrods Survivors group, who represent some of the accusers of the former Harrods boss, said its first letter of claim had been sent to the department store, calling it the "beginning of the formal legal process".