Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO arrested, along with partner and employee, on federal sex trafficking charges

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The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been indicted on charges he ran an international prostitution and sex trafficking ring for decades. Michael Jeffries and two of his associates are accused of forcing male models into participating in lewd sex acts. The defendants would allegedly fly around the country to recruit men, promise them modeling jobs, and then force them to use drugs and perform sex acts. Breon Peace, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, says the kind of coersion these victims faced is unacceptable. The indictment mentions 15 alleged victims, known only as John Does. It follows past allegations that have been put forth in civil lawsuits. Jeffries' attorney says they will respond in court, not in the media. Image credit: Getty Images