Former Abercrombie & Fitch boss facing sex trafficking charges after arrest

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The former boss of fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch and his British partner have been arrested and face sex trafficking charges.A spokesman for federal prosecutors in the US said ex-chief executive Mike Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith and a third man, Jim Jacobson, were arrested on Tuesday morning.The trio are alleged to have sexually abused young men at parties in the US and other countries.Lawyers for both Mr Jeffries and Mr Smith have previously "vehemently denied" any wrongdoing.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Brad Edwards, a lawyer at law firm Edwards Henderson, who represents some alleged victims in the case, and previously filed a civil case against Mr Jeffries and Mr Smith, said: "Our firm represents all of the victims in the class action case we filed on their behalf."This arrest is a huge step on the path to justice for the many young men who were exploited and abused by Jeffries and Smith, who used Abercrombie to pull off one of the most organised sex