Revealed: David Sullivan’s Sunday Sport sold sexualised images of 15-year-old girls
An investigation has revealed that the Sunday Sport, owned by David Sullivan, published sexualized images of 15-year-old girls in the late 1980s. The feature, titled 'Countdown to 16', tracked girls until they reached the legal age for topless photography.
Why it matters
This report highlights historical journalistic malpractice and raises questions about the ethical standards of the British tabloid press during the 1980s.
David Sullivan. Illustration: Guardian Design View image in fullscreen David Sullivan. Illustration: Guardian Design Media Revealed: David Sullivan’s Sunday Sport sold sexualised images of 15-year-old girls Sunday Sport’s ‘Countdown to 16’ used revealing photoshoots with young girls to trail topless pictures published after their 16th birthdays
The framing focuses on the moral failure and 'seedy' nature of the publication, which is consistent with the outlet's editorial stance.
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