CENTRAL ISLIP, New York, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Mike Jeffries, former longtime chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch, pleaded not guilty on Friday to cha...
Mike Jeffries, former longtime chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges that he ran an international sex trafficking scheme while leading the clothing retailer.
James Jacobson, an employee of Jeffries, pleaded not guilty through his lawyer to the same charges. His bail also includes home confinement and GPS monitoring, and a $500,000 bond. According to the indictment, victims were forced to consume alcohol, Viagra and muscle relaxants; use sex toys; and perform sex acts against their will. They were also required to sign nondisclosure agreements, the indictment said.Each defendant faces 15 years to life in prison if convicted of sex trafficking and up to 20 years in prison if convicted of interstate prostitution.The charges echo accusations in a 2023 BBC investigation and private litigation on behalf of Jeffries’ accusers.
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