Former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch Mike Jeffries is suspected of sex trafficking
22 october 2024 в 23:37
Mike Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, is under surveillance after being arrested on multiple charges related to sex trafficking. Although the 80-year-old businessman has not spoken publicly, his lawyer Brian Bieber told NBC News: «We will provide a detailed response to the charges after the indictment is revealed, and when appropriate, but we plan to do so in court — not in the media». Despite Jeffries' long career in one of the world’s most famous fashion retail stores, many are wondering who he really is.
To learn more, Hollywood Life has gathered five facts about Mike.
— He was born in Oklahoma.
Before starting his long career at Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike worked at several companies early in his career.
Mike began his career at Abercrombie & Fitch in 1992. He changed the company’s image, revitalizing the brand after it faced bankruptcy in 1976. In a 2006 interview with Salon, he said: «In every school there are cool and popular kids, and there are not so cool kids. Frankly, we go for the cool kids. We go for the attractive, all-American kid with a great attitude and lots of friends».
He remained with the company until 2014.
Mike has been married to Susan Marie Isabel Hansen since 1971, and they have a son named Andrew. Although they are still married, according to Salon, the couple likely lives separately. Additionally, according to several sources, Mike has a partner named Matthew Smith.
The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch was arrested, although his indictment has not yet been revealed. According to NBC News, Breon Pease, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, stated at a press conference that both Mike and Matthew spent millions of dollars on a sex trafficking operation, which allegedly included paying employees, covering travel expenses, and maintaining confidentiality. «Powerful individuals have been engaged in trafficking and abusing young people with limited resources for their sexual pleasure for too long, dreaming of achieving a successful career in fashion or entertainment», - Pease said according to the publication
To learn more, Hollywood Life has gathered five facts about Mike.
— He was born in Oklahoma.
Before starting his long career at Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike worked at several companies early in his career.
Mike began his career at Abercrombie & Fitch in 1992. He changed the company’s image, revitalizing the brand after it faced bankruptcy in 1976. In a 2006 interview with Salon, he said: «In every school there are cool and popular kids, and there are not so cool kids. Frankly, we go for the cool kids. We go for the attractive, all-American kid with a great attitude and lots of friends».
He remained with the company until 2014.
Mike has been married to Susan Marie Isabel Hansen since 1971, and they have a son named Andrew. Although they are still married, according to Salon, the couple likely lives separately. Additionally, according to several sources, Mike has a partner named Matthew Smith.
The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch was arrested, although his indictment has not yet been revealed. According to NBC News, Breon Pease, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, stated at a press conference that both Mike and Matthew spent millions of dollars on a sex trafficking operation, which allegedly included paying employees, covering travel expenses, and maintaining confidentiality. «Powerful individuals have been engaged in trafficking and abusing young people with limited resources for their sexual pleasure for too long, dreaming of achieving a successful career in fashion or entertainment», - Pease said according to the publication
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