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Martin Sorrell has again refuted allegations that he bullied his staff, misused company cash, and visited a prostitute in Mayfair, claims which caused him to resign as CEO of WPP earlier this year.

A series of press reports, including in the Financial Times, detailed allegations that the 73-year-old had bullied junior staff, created a "toxic environment" and "fear culture" at the advertising company.

separate article in the Wall Street Journal said that the board of WPP was investigating allegations that Sorrell had used company money to pay a prostitute. It did not specify who made the original allegation.

To read more about Sorrell’s appearance at Cannes, click here.

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