Abercrombie & Fitch sued for allegedly supporting a sex-trafficking ring

Fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch is facing a lawsuit in New York, with accusations that the company funded a sex-trafficking operation led by its former CEO, Mike Jeffries. The lawsuit alleges that the company provided Jeffries with unlimited resources to support his criminal activities. This follows a BBC investigation into claims that Jeffries exploited men at events he hosted while CEO. The lawsuit also accuses Jeffries and his British partner, Matthew Smith, of sex trafficking, sexual misconduct, and rape. The case has been brought under the New York Adult Survivors Act, which allows for civil sexual abuse claims. Abercrombie & Fitch has chosen not to comment on the case. The lawsuit claims that the company knew or should have known about Jeffries' activities and accuses its executives of turning a blind eye due to the profits he generated. The legal complaint is made by David Bradberry, a former model and actor, who alleges that Jeffries held castings at his homes and forced prospective models to participate in sex acts. This lawsuit is seen as a crucial step in addressing sexual exploitation in the modeling and fashion industries.