As a seasoned gamer with a keen eye for unraveling intricate narratives, I find myself utterly dismayed by the events surrounding the arrest of Mike Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch. The revelations about his alleged involvement in sex trafficking and exploitation are nothing short of appalling.
80-year-old Mike Jeffries, who used to be CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, was taken into custody on Tuesday, October 22, due to accusations linked to a federal probe into sex trafficking by the FBI. His partner Matthew Smith, aged 61, and intermediary James Jacobson, aged 71, were also detained as accomplices. All three individuals are mentioned in an indictment, which can be found fully on CNBC, that was filed by federal prosecutors in New York. These criminal charges arose approximately a year after a BBC investigation made claims that Jeffries and Smith took advantage of young men for sexual purposes at events held in hotels globally and at their homes in New York.
Warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault. Reader discretion is advised.
Why was Mike Jeffries arrested?
As a passionate follower, I found myself in shock when I heard the news about Mike Jeffries being taken into custody alongside Smith and Jacobson. They’re facing 16 charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution, stemming from allegations of misconduct spanning from December 2008 to March 2015.
Press Conference Announcement: Federal prosecutors based in Brooklyn will speak publicly regarding recent arrests at 9 AM Pacific Time (12 PM Eastern Time) on Tuesday.
The three accused individuals are expected to face charges in the Eastern District of New York at an undetermined time, according to CNN’s reports. It’s worth noting that this criminal case comes after a civil lawsuit brought forth by claimed victims a year prior, as federal prosecutors point out.
As a devoted fan, I’d rephrase it like this: Jeffries and Smith are rumored to have compensated individuals to accompany them globetrotting, participating in intimate acts and various “sex parties” that often involved substance use. Simultaneously, Jacobson would conduct auditions and entice prospective models with the allure of modeling jobs for the fashion brand, promising career prospects.
A person talking anonymously to BBC shared their experience, stating they believed it was a photoshoot arranged in 2011 when they were led to Jeffries’ presidential suite in a Spanish hotel. At the time, this individual was 20 years old and had flown from Los Angeles to Madrid for what seemed like a modeling job opportunity. However, during their meeting, they allege that both Jeffries and Smith were present, and they started touching them against their will. They described Abercrombie’s boss as being “very aggressive” and claimed that despite repeatedly trying to say no, Jeffries forced oral sex on them.
In 2023, a BBC documentary titled “The Abercrombie Guys: Unmasking the Shadow of Cool” delves into the multiple accusations of mistreatment and misuse leveled against Mike Jeffries. You can watch it on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, or Roku.
Back in 2014, I, a former gaming enthusiast, hung up my CEO hat at Abercrombie & Fitch. Fast forward to 2017, and another gamer like myself, Fran Horowitz, picked up where I left off as the new boss.
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