Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Accused of Sex Trafficking Young Men

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries and partner Matthew Smith accused of exploiting young men for sex at events worldwide.
BBC Panorama investigation interviewed men recruited by a middleman, James Jacobson, with promises of modeling opportunities.
Men claim they were pressured into sexual acts with Jeffries and Smith at Hamptons events.
Lawyers say the alleged conduct could amount to sex trafficking and warrants investigation.
Abercrombie & Fitch says it is appalled by the allegations against Jeffries, who left the company in 2014.

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Posted 10/2/2023, 5:18:06 PM

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Accused of Sex Trafficking Young Men

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries and partner Matthew Smith accused of exploiting young men for sex at events worldwide.
BBC Panorama investigation interviewed men recruited by a middleman, James Jacobson, with promises of modeling opportunities.
Men claim they were pressured into sexual acts with Jeffries and Smith at Hamptons events.
Lawyers say the alleged conduct could amount to sex trafficking and warrants investigation.
Abercrombie & Fitch says it is appalled by the allegations against Jeffries, who left the company in 2014.

dailymail.co.uk

Relevant topic timeline:

10/2/2023

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Accused of Luring Young Men to Alleged Sex Events

10/2/2023

Former A&F CEO Accused of Coercing Young Men Into Sex Acts

10/27/2023

Lawsuit Alleges Abercrombie & Fitch Supported Former CEO's Sex Trafficking Ring

10/27/2023

Abercrombie & Fitch Ex-CEO Accused of Sex Trafficking in Lawsuit by Aspiring Model

10/27/2023

Lawsuit Alleges Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Ran Sex Trafficking Ring Exploiting Young Models

10/28/2023

Former Abercrombie CEO Accused of Sex Trafficking and Exploiting Models

A male model has sued Abercrombie & Fitch, accusing the fashion retailer of allowing its former CEO, Mike Jeffries, to engage in sex trafficking and abuse of models.