Stephen Vaughan Sr.
Stephen Vaughan | |
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| Born | c. 1962 Liverpool, England |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, Boxing promoter, Football/Rugby League Club Chairman |
| Known for | Ownership and chairmanship of football clubs (Barrow, Chester City), rugby league club (Widnes Vikings), and boxing promotions (Vaughan Promotions) |
| Criminal status | Convicted |
| Children | Stephen Vaughan Jr. |
| Criminal charge | Money laundering investigation, VAT fraud, affray, serious assault of a police officer |
| Penalty | Disqualified from acting as a company director for 11 years (due to VAT fraud); 15 months imprisonment (for affray and assault of a police officer) |
Stephen Vaughan (born c. 1962) is a convicted criminal and English businessman from Liverpool. Through his ownership of Vaughan Promotions, originally a boxing promotion and management company, he has owned the Barrow and Chester City football clubs, serving as chairman of both. During his time as chairman of the two clubs, both clubs initially saw success on the pitch, but his tenure at both ended due to Vaughan's involvement in criminal investigations. Vaughan has also been involved with Droylsden, and has been chairman of the Widnes Vikings rugby league team.