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Mike Jeffries: 5 Things About the Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO

The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries, has been arrested. Learn more about him below.

Image Credit: Michael Loccisano Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, is under scrutiny after being arrested on counts related to sex trafficking. While the 80-year-old businessman has not commented publicly, his attorney, Brian Bieber, told NBC News, “We will respond in detail to the allegations after the Indictment is unsealed, and when appropriate, but plan to do so in the courthouse — not the media.” Despite Jeffries’ long career, many are now questioning who he is and where he comes from. According to NBC News, Breon Peace, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, revealed during a press conference that both Mike and Matthew Smith spent millions on a sex trafficking operation, which involved paying employees, covering travel costs, and maintaining secrecy.

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