Abercrombie & Fitch investigates claims that its ex-CEO exploited men at sex events
The retailer says it hired an outside firm to look into the claims against Mike Jeffries. It's a major test for a brand that's remaking its image for a socially conscious era.
Updated October 3, 2023 at 2:15 PM ET
Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has launched an investigation into claims that its former CEO Mike Jeffries sexually exploited men at lavish parties hosted around the world.
The accusations, which were first reported by the BBC, place Jeffries at the helm of several sex events, for which he hired a middleman to recruit participants with the prospect of becoming a model for what was once one of America's top teen outfitters.
Here's an overview of what we know.
What are the accusations against Jeffries?
it spoke with eight men who engaged in or witnessed sex acts at parties
