Major US Clothing Brand Gets Sued For Sex Trafficking

A huge lawsuit has been filed against US fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch for allegedly funding a sex trafficking operation.

The lawsuit alleges former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch Mike Jeffries used the fashion company to start a sex trafficking operation that preyed on young models.

Within the t describes in detail how Jeffries allegedly  promised  young men modeling jobs at Abercrombie & Fitch over 20 years in order to “lure them to locations around such as New York, England, Italy,Morocco, and France “where they were coerced into having sex with him and others.”

Jeffries would allegedly invite potential models into an interview where he coerced them to sign NDA’s and proceed to force the young models to participate in sexual actives along with Jeffries partner Mathew Smith.

JUST IN: New Bombshell Lawsuit Accuses Abercrombie & Fitch of FUNDING Sex Trafficking Operation..

A lawsuit has been filed in New York against Abercrombie & Fitch, accusing the company of funding a sex-trafficking operation.

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JUST IN: New Bombshell Lawsuit Accuses Abercrombie & Fitch of FUNDING Sex Trafficking Operation..

A lawsuit has been filed in New York against Abercrombie & Fitch, accusing the company of funding a sex-trafficking operation.

The suit alleges that the company allowed former CEO Mike Jeffries to have “unfettered access” to resources to support his “criminal enterprise.”

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The case also accuses Jeffries and his British partner Matthew Smith of sex trafficking, sexual misconduct, and r-pe.

“Because of this lawsuit and the brave men that have come forward, Abercrombie will have to answer for its many unacceptable actions and inactions that have destroyed the lives of dozens of young men.”

It has been filed under the New York Adult Survivors Act and seeks class action status.

Abercrombie & Fitch and Jeffries’ lawyer have declined to comment on the case.

BREAKING: U.S. clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has been hit with a class-action sex-trafficking lawsuit filed by dozens of alleged victims in New York.

— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) October 29, 2023

Per Forbes:

Abercrombie & Fitch and its former CEO Mike Jeffries were sued Friday over allegations that Jeffries used the company to create a sex trafficking operation of young models—a lawsuit that follows a shocking investigation from the BBC.

The lawsuit accuses Jeffries, who led the company from 1992 until 2014, of promising young men modeling jobs at Abercrombie & Fitch over two decades in order to lure them to locations around the world—including New York, Morocco, England, Italy and France—where they were coerced into having sex with him and others.

The suit describes alleged incidents in which prospective models were brought in for interviews, were made to sign non-disclosure agreements and then taken to other rooms where they were forced to take drugs and to participate in sex acts with Jeffries, Jeffries’ partner—Matthew Smith, who is also named as a defendant—and others.

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— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) October 28, 2023

Here’s what BBC reported:

A lawsuit against fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch – accusing the firm of funding a sex-trafficking operation – has been filed in New York.

The company allowed ex-CEO Mike Jeffries “unfettered access” to resources to support his “criminal enterprise”, documents allege.

The lawsuit follows a BBC investigation into allegations Mr Jeffries exploited men at events he hosted while CEO.
A brand spokesperson said the company would not be commenting on the case.

A lawyer for Mr Jeffries said he would also not be commenting. “The courtroom is where we will deal with this matter,” Brian H Bieber said in a statement.

The lawsuit also accuses Mr Jeffries and his British partner Matthew Smith of sex trafficking, sexual misconduct and rape. Mr Smith has also been contacted for comment.
The case has been brought under the New York Adult Survivors Act, which allows people to file civil sexual abuse claims that would have otherwise exceeded the statute of limitations.

It is seeking class action status – where one or several people sue on behalf of a much larger group.