The accusations against Michael Jeffries of sex trafficking and the subsequent indictment are shocking
22 october 2024 в 23:50
Michael Jeffries' accusations of sex trafficking and subsequent indictment have made headlines. The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch was arrested on October 22, 2024, along with two former colleagues, including Matthew Smith. The federal indictment alleges that Jeffries, Smith, and James Jacobson organized an «international sex trafficking and prostitution business» while Jeffries was the CEO of the fashion brand.
According to NBC News, the indictment claims that Jeffries, Smith, and Jacobson «used coercive, fraudulent, and deceptive tactics in connection with the recruitment, transportation, obtaining, maintaining, handling, collecting, and paying of men for commercial sex».
The three men allegedly hired young male models and other men to participate in sexual acts at parties, where they were given drugs, alcohol, Viagra, and more. The victims were also required to sign non-disclosure agreements and hand over their wallets and phones.
During a press conference after the arrests, Eastern District of New York prosecutor Breon Piss said, «Repeatedly, when men could not or would not agree, Jeffries and Smith violated the bodily integrity of these men, subjecting them to or continuing to subject them to invasive sexual and violent contact with body parts and other objects».
Learn more about Matthew Smith, his relationship with Michael Jeffries, and his connections not with Abercrombie & Fitch, below.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 22, 2024
Smith — Jeffries' partner. It is unclear how long they have been together, but he has been involved in Jeffries' business dealings since the 2000s. Additionally, according to Salon.com, Smith and Jeffries have been living together since 2013.
According to NBC News, Smith is a British citizen.
Jeffries has been married to his wife, Susan Hansen, since 1971, and they have a son. According to Salon.com, Jeffries lives separately from his wife.
There are no records of Smith ever working at Abercrombie & Fitch. However, Buzzfeed News reported in 2013 that Smith had a «huge influence on the operations and strategic direction of the retailer». Several anonymous company employees told the publication that Smith attended internal meetings and was involved in the brand’s real estate affairs
According to NBC News, the indictment claims that Jeffries, Smith, and Jacobson «used coercive, fraudulent, and deceptive tactics in connection with the recruitment, transportation, obtaining, maintaining, handling, collecting, and paying of men for commercial sex».
The three men allegedly hired young male models and other men to participate in sexual acts at parties, where they were given drugs, alcohol, Viagra, and more. The victims were also required to sign non-disclosure agreements and hand over their wallets and phones.
During a press conference after the arrests, Eastern District of New York prosecutor Breon Piss said, «Repeatedly, when men could not or would not agree, Jeffries and Smith violated the bodily integrity of these men, subjecting them to or continuing to subject them to invasive sexual and violent contact with body parts and other objects».
Learn more about Matthew Smith, his relationship with Michael Jeffries, and his connections not with Abercrombie & Fitch, below.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 22, 2024
Smith — Jeffries' partner. It is unclear how long they have been together, but he has been involved in Jeffries' business dealings since the 2000s. Additionally, according to Salon.com, Smith and Jeffries have been living together since 2013.
According to NBC News, Smith is a British citizen.
Jeffries has been married to his wife, Susan Hansen, since 1971, and they have a son. According to Salon.com, Jeffries lives separately from his wife.
There are no records of Smith ever working at Abercrombie & Fitch. However, Buzzfeed News reported in 2013 that Smith had a «huge influence on the operations and strategic direction of the retailer». Several anonymous company employees told the publication that Smith attended internal meetings and was involved in the brand’s real estate affairs
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