Ex-Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries Charged with Sex Trafficking

Mike Jeffries pleads not guilty to charges involving alleged exploitation of male models, leading to house arrest.

Mike Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, faces multiple federal charges including sex trafficking and interstate prostitution.
Jeffries, along with his partner Matthew Smith, is accused of exploiting young men through a sophisticated recruitment network.
The allegations stem from an FBI investigation initiated after a BBC report in 2023, revealing claims of abuse at events hosted by Jeffries.
Jeffries is under house arrest after posting a $10 million bond and is prohibited from contacting co-defendants, witnesses, or victims.
Abercrombie & Fitch has distanced itself from Jeffries, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintaining its revamped brand image.