Abercrombie & Fitch’s Ex-CEO Arrested on Charges Related to Sex Trafficking Models

October 22, 2024 1

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Abercrombie & Fitch’s former CEO, Mike Jeffries, was arrested Tuesday on charges related to sex trafficking models within the organization. The other two defendants named in the indictment and arrested are Matthew Smith and James Jacobson. The case, stemming out of the Eastern District of New York, is being investigated by the FBI after alleged victims filed a civil lawsuit last year.

According to CNN, the indictment (containing more than a dozen counts) alleges that between December 2008 and March 2015, Jeffries and two other associates engaged in a sex trafficking scheme in which they would recruit men with model aspirations, a source said. A second source says they allegedly would also engage in sex-themed parties at which these prospective models were given drugs, alcohol, and Viagra to perform sex acts.

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“As we laid out in our lawsuit, this was an Abercrombie-run, sex trafficking organization that permeated throughout the company and allowed the three individuals arrested today to victimize dozens and dozens of young, aspiring male models.” –Brad Edwards of Edwards Henderson (attorney for the plaintiff ).

Reports say that the three men had a process for “exploiting young men for sex at parties,” where romantic partners Jeffries and Smith would spearhead the operation and activities, while Jacobson recruited the young men.

“We will respond in detail to the allegations after the Indictment is unsealed, and when appropriate, but plan to do so in the courthouse – not the media,” said Brian Bieber (attorney for Michael Jeffries).

More info to come. This is a developing story.

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