Ex-Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Trafficking Charges

Jeffries, along with two accomplices, faces allegations of running an international sex trafficking operation targeting aspiring male models.

Mike Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, entered a not guilty plea to charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution in a New York federal court.
The indictment alleges that Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith, and James Jacobson recruited men under false pretenses of modeling opportunities from 2008 to 2015.
Victims were allegedly coerced into attending drug-fueled sex parties across the globe, with promises of career advancement in the fashion industry.
Jeffries was released on a $10 million bond, with conditions including home confinement and electronic monitoring, while Jacobson was released on a $500,000 bond.
Abercrombie & Fitch has distanced itself from Jeffries, expressing disgust at the allegations and emphasizing its transformation since his departure.