Mike Jeffries Arrested for Alleged Sex Trafficking Activities

Mike Jeffries Arrested in Federal Sex Trafficking Case

Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of the American clothing brand Abercrombie & Fitch, was arrested alongside his partner and another suspect in a federal investigation related to sex trafficking in New York, American media and the BBC report.

Details of the Allegations

The investigation focuses on the recruitment of aspiring models between 2008 and 2015 who were allegedly coerced into attending parties where they were made to consume drugs, alcohol, and Viagra for sexual acts, according to CNN.

• The U.S. Attorney for Brooklyn is expected to hold a press conference later today regarding the case.
• This case was initiated following a BBC investigation in 2023, wherein several men revealed signing confidentiality agreements about sexual parties organized by Mike Jeffries.
• Jeffries was ousted from Abercrombie at the end of 2014, receiving a golden parachute of $25 million after controversially stating that his company’s clothing was not for the 'plus-sized.'

Impact and Response

In the months following his departure, the brand renounced its signature campaign featuring muscular male models and scantily dressed female sales associates. The recent arrests hold monumental significance for aspiring male models who were victims of these individuals, reacted Brittany Henderson, an attorney representing some civil plaintiffs. 'Their fight for justice does not stop here.' She further added that they would hold Abercrombie & Fitch accountable for facilitating these horrific acts and ensure that such incidents would never recur.