Chelsea Owner Todd Boehly Accused of ‘Fraudulent’ Behavior

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has been accused of ‘fraudulent’ behavior and ‘crass profiteering’ in his takeover of the Golden Globes in 2023. The allegations were made by former members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which previously ran the iconic film and TV awards.

The Allegations

The anonymous group claimed that Boehly unfairly took control of the Globes after the awards suffered a boycott by stars and publicists. They also accused Boehly of overseeing a regime of ‘crass profiteering’ at his new body running the Globes, including charging thousands of dollars to post films and TV shows on its screening platform.

Response from Boehly’s Camp

A source close to Boehly has disputed the claims, calling them a ‘character assassination.’ They also suggested that the letter was leaked to cause embarrassment to Boehly around the time of nominations for the Golden Globes ceremony.

The Takeover

Boehly’s private equity firm, Eldridge Industries, along with Dick Clark Productions, took over the Golden Globes in 2023. The deal has been controversial, with some accusing Boehly of prioritizing profits over the integrity of the awards.

The allegations against Todd Boehly are serious and warrant further investigation. As the owner of Chelsea FC, Boehly’s business dealings are under scrutiny. It remains to be seen how this situation will unfold and what impact it will have on Boehly’s reputation and business empire.