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Naomi Campbell cleared to move on after winning charity appeal

Naomi Campbell cleared to move on after winning charity appeal

Naomi Campbell has successfully appealed her suspension as a trustee of the charity Fashion For Relief after being cleared of personal involvement in financial mismanagement. The court determined the model was unaware of the fraudulent activities, which involved another board member misusing her identity to misappropriate funds.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been cleared of wrongdoing regarding her charity, Fashion For Relief, following a successful appeal. The 56-year-old had been suspended in 2024 as a trustee after a British regulator discovered evidence of severe misconduct and financial mismanagement within the organization. Allegations suggested that hundreds of thousands of euros were improperly spent on luxury hotels, spa treatments, and cigarettes, funds which Campbell was accused of misappropriating.

In her appeal, Campbell maintained that she was unaware of the financial improprieties and blamed another board member for using her name and credentials to siphon funds without her knowledge. The court ultimately ruled in her favor, concluding that the model was neither involved in nor aware of the misconduct. Expressing relief that the truth has emerged, Campbell stated she is now focused on continuing her philanthropic efforts and supporting the communities she established the charity to serve.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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