Al Fayed Offers Another Reward
Dateline: 02/10/99Almost a year and a half after the crash that killed his son and Princess Diana, Mohamed Al Fayed is still trying to place the blame anywhere but where it apparently belongs.
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Meanwhile, a U.S. judge has ordered the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to turn over their dossier on Princess Diana to Al Fayed, a wealthy Egyptian businessman, because as the father of Diana's lover he is an "interested party", The Times of London said in its Feb. 9, 1999 edition.
A witness reportedly told French authorities that a white Fiat was weaving out of the tunnel immiediately after the crash, but that report was later disputed and investigators never did find the vehicle.
Initially, the photographers following the couple were blamed for the crash, but soon afterward, Fayed blamed his own bodyguards because of their negligence. This accusation was vehemently denied by the bodyguards, Trevor Rees-Jones and "Kes" Wingfield.
Later, Fayed offered a $20 million reward to anyone who can prove that a conspiracy killed Diana and Dodi, claiming that driver Henri Paul was an M-16 British agent. He claimed the British government did not want Diana romantically involved with a Muslim. This accusation also was denied by the Security Service in an unprecendented statement to the press.
Driver was Drunk, Drugged
Since early in the investigation, when it was determined that the couple's driver that night -- an employee of Fayed's Ritz Hotel -- was under the influence of alcohol, the Fayed family has attempted to find others to blame for the tragedy, since the Hotel could possibly be held accountable under French law.Later reports indicated that Paul was also taking prescription drugs including one used to treat chronic alcoholics. Other reports indicate that the Hotel was aware of Paul's alcoholism and took steps to cover up that knowledge and how much he had to drink that night. There were also claims that Henri Paul was not even licensed to drive the type of car he crashed.
Tests confirmed the Mercedes collided with a Fiat Uno before crashing, but it is not known to what extent the incident caused the fatal crash. Police have questioned almost 3,000 owners of Fiat Unos, but are thought to have given up hope of finding either the car or the owner. Apparently Fayed hopes his latest reward offer will prompt someone to come forward with information.
Fayed's latest efforts follow a recent announcment by the press that the French court has concluded its investigation and is preparing a final report. However, it was reported that French investigator Herve Stephan, head of an inquiry into the crash, might delay his report to take account of the new documents from the CIA.
Questions Remain
When the French Court findings are released, hopefully it will answer for the public, some of the following questions:
- Where is the "Fiat on the Grassy Knoll" and who was driving it?
- Who prescribed drugs typically used for alcohol withdrawal to Henri Paul, and what does he say is the reason they were prescribed?
- Did Paul's company health insurance pay for his chronic alcoholism treatment?
- There were nine photographers arrested immediately after the crash and not released until placed under a gag order. What do they say happened that fateful night?
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