Then-CEO Mike Jeffries attends the opening of the Abercrombie & Fitch opening on 5th Avenue in New York City on Nov. 9, 2005.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries faces federal sex trafficking chargesWARNING: This story may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries, his romantic partner and a third man have been arrested on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges, a spokesperson for U.S. federal prosecutors said.
"Sexually exploiting vulnerable human beings is a crime. And doing so by dangling dreams of a future in fashion and modelling is no different," he added. James Dennehy, the assistant director of the FBI's New York office, called the allegations "abhorrent." Messages seeking comment were sent to Jacobson's lawyer. Jacobson has said previously that he didn't engage in or know about any coercive, deceptive or forceful behaviour.
The men weren't informed of all that the events would entail, including some of the sexual practices they'd be expected to engage in, and they were required to give up their clothes and cell phones during the gatherings and sign non-disclosure agreements afterward, the indictment said. Peace described them as "secret staff" employed specifically for these events, and added that millions of dollars were spent on the entire enterprise, including hundreds of thousands in cash to pay for commercial sex.
Peace said at the news conference that prosecutors have "a lot of evidence," including travel records, financial documents and testimony from accusers and witnesses.
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