Supermodel Naomi Campbell has won a legal battle in the United Kingdom after a tribunal canceled a five-year ban that had prevented her from serving as a trustee or director of charitable organizations. The ruling clears her name in a case that had cast doubt on her involvement in philanthropic work.
According to the decision, judges determined that Campbell did not act improperly but was instead deceived by a sophisticated scheme orchestrated by others. In the UK, charity regulators can disqualify individuals from holding leadership roles in nonprofits if they are found to have mismanaged funds or breached their duties as trustees. Campbell had originally been hit with such a penalty, but her appeal argued—and the tribunal ultimately agreed—that she had been manipulated and was unaware of any wrongdoing.
The British-born model, known worldwide for her decades-long career in high fashion, has also been recognized for charitable efforts over the years, including disaster relief and humanitarian campaigns. The overturned sanction had threatened to tarnish that reputation, making this legal victory significant both personally and professionally.
While details about the exact nature of the scam and the charity involved remain limited, the tribunal’s decision effectively restores Campbell’s ability to participate in nonprofit leadership roles in the UK.
For the full story and additional details, read the original report at El Diario de Hoy.
Source: Anulan sanción a Naomi Campbell tras demostrar que fue víctima de un engaño (El Diario de Hoy).
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