Episode 402: Ex Abercrombie CEO Accused of Global S*x Trafficking Ring of Models - Epstein & Diddy Connection


When you walk into an Abercrombie & Fitch store - just know, that they’re watching you. They know that most likely you will take a right upon entering. They know approximately how long you will stay in the store. What the scent and the music of the store does to impact your spending. 

But most importantly - they know that you were lured in by the shirtless guys standing out in the front. Each employee is meticulously hand selected for their looks and attitude. It’s all about the brand. 

This is all the work of then CEO, Mike Jeffries, a “mad genius.”

Who has now been indicted for running a sex trafficking ring of male models. 

His alleged ties and connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Diddy are starting to come to light. With everyone wondering - how did this go on for decades?





Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com






Sources


Documentary: White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch by Netflix

Documentary: The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool by BBC 

Podcast Series: “World Of Secrets: Abercrombie Guys” - by BBC


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvE1YOxtMaM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1B9j2KyEY0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkfhoRYiBPc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=377_epR67yc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwls2-l6ouo

https://www.businessinsider.com/abercrombie-pulls-taylor-swift-t-shirt-2013-6

https://www.businessinsider.com/abercrombie-employees-spritz-cologne-2013-5

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-may-23-na-thong23-story.html

https://money.cnn.com/2002/05/22/news/companies/abercrombie/

https://edition.cnn.com/videos#/video/us/2011/03/26/abercrombie.kids.bikini.cnn

https://www.vox.com/culture/379766/diddy-mike-jeffries-abercrombie-fitch-sex-trafficking-kanye-west

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/abercrombie-and-fitch-ceo-mike-jeffries-arrested-sex-trafficking-1236041035/

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-66990622

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-66889779

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66957726

https://www.salon.com/2006/01/24/jeffries/

https://www.salon.com/2005/11/03/girlcott/

https://www.salon.com/2003/11/26/abercrombie/

https://www.salon.com/2024/10/22/ex-abercrombie-and-fitch-ceo-mike-jeffries-arrested-in-shocking-trafficking-scandal/

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/22/business/mike-jeffries-arrested-sex-trafficking-abercrombie.html

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.609118/gov.uscourts.nysd.609118.1.0.pdf

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.609118/gov.uscourts.nysd.609118.1.0.pdf

https://cseinstitute.org/class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-abercrombie-fitch-for-sex-trafficking-venture/

https://www.reddit.com/r/belowdeck/comments/16y73ga/david_bradberry_bd_season_1_3_part_of_bbc/

https://www.thecut.com/2021/09/bruce-weber-has-settled-another-sexual-assault-lawsuit.html

https://www.thecut.com/2017/12/bruce-weber-is-sued-by-male-model-for-harassment.html

https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/four-more-male-models-accuse-bruce-weber-of-harassment.html

https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/fashion-photographer-bruce-weber-sexual-assault.html

https://www.thecut.com/2017/12/second-male-model-accuses-famous-photographer-of-harassment.html

https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/mario-testino-and-bruce-weber-accused-of-sexual-exploitation.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/13/style/mario-testino-bruce-weber-harassment.html

https://www.thecut.com/tags/bruce-weber/

https://www.thecut.com/2018/02/will-fashion-have-a-metoo-moment.html

https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/bruce-weber-denies-charges-of-sexual-harassment.html

https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/bruce-weber-denies-charges-of-sexual-harassment.html

https://adage.com/article/media/conde-nast-suspends-photogs-bruce-weber-mario-testino/311939#

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/sapna/exclusive-abercrombie-hairstyle-rules-add-to-strict-look-pol

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/apr/19/abercrombie-fitch-netflix-documentary-fashion-discrimination

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/25/former-abercrombie-ceo-mike-jeffries-plea

https://nypost.com/2024/10/25/us-news/ex-abercrombie-ceo-mike-jeffries-appears-in-court/

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9l9dlgpmno

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/mike-jeffries-ex-abercrombie-fitch-ceo-arrested-sex-trafficking-case-1235140070/

https://www.salon.com/2013/05/30/is_abercrombie_fitch_the_enemy_or_is_it_us/

https://www.salon.com/2024/01/17/fbi-abercrombie-and-fitch-boss-mike-jeffries-following-abuse-and-trafficking-claims/

https://www.salon.com/2024/01/17/fbi-abercrombie-and-fitch-boss-mike-jeffries-following-abuse-and-trafficking-claims/

https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/abercrombie-kids-swimsuit-controversy/501-267287627

https://www.salon.com/2024/10/30/how-do-you-like-my-garbage-truck-holds-trash-themed-presser-after-biden-barb/

https://www.salon.com/2023/10/03/abercrombie-and-fitch-ceo-mike-jeffries-exploit/

https://www.salon.com/2022/04/19/abercrombie-and-fitch-netflix-discrimination-shockers/

https://www.salon.com/2013/05/21/colorado_judge_abercrombie_brand_hollister_violates_disabilities_act_partner/

https://www.salon.com/2013/05/15/man_attempts_to_re_brand_abercrombie_by_giving_clothes_to_homeless/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001r3ns/panorama-the-abercrombie-guys-the-dark-side-of-cool

https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/the-abercrombie-and-fitch-controversy-developments-and-reactions-2/

https://www.mintpressnews.com/abercrombie-under-fire-for-burning-clothes-being-exclusionary/160074/

https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/05/abercrombie-fitch-faces-protests-backlash-for-not-selling-larger-sizes

https://www.vox.com/23036145/abercrombie-netflix-white-hot-fitch

https://www.vox.com/consumerism/368168/abercrombie-fitch-retailers-fashion-revival

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gplnlq7zyo

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2002/may/23/20020523-025303-5343r/

https://money.cnn.com/2002/05/22/news/companies/abercrombie/

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Abercrombie-recalls-T-shirts-many-found-offensive-2849480.php

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly07l2ppkeo

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9l9dlgpmno

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c33v32ejjrzt?page=2

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67238812

https://apnews.com/article/abercrombie-fitch-lawsuit-mike-jeffries-sex-trafficking-32aadb582055dd2468e5ad6be74e5ef0

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/22/business/mike-jeffries-arrested-sex-trafficking-abercrombie.html

https://www.vox.com/consumerism/368168/abercrombie-fitch-retailers-fashion-revival

https://www.vox.com/23036145/abercrombie-netflix-white-hot-fitch

https://www.vice.com/en/article/abercrombie-fitch-ceo-mike-jeffries-arrested-sex-trafficking/

https://www.vice.com/en/tag/abercrombie-and-fitch/

https://wwd.com/business-news/retail/fran-horowitz-abercrombie-amp-fitch-co-ceo-discusses-brand-transformation-leadership-her-management-style-1236695040/

https://www.gq.com/story/abercrombie-fitch-white-hot-documentary

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/jun/24/abercrombie-fitch-look-policy-discrimination

https://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog/2013/may/16/abercrombie-fitch-marketing-mike-jeffries

https://www.scribd.com/doc/110571750/Abercrombie-Aircraft-Manual-Part-3-Filed-Court-2011

https://wwd.com/eye/people/abercrombie-amp-fitch-ceo-bbc-mike-jeffries-1236702519/

https://www.wosu.org/2023-10-04/bbc-report-accuses-former-abercrombie-fitch-ceo-of-exploiting-men-for-sex

https://www.businessinsider.com/abercrombie-former-ceo-jeffries-controversary-prior-to-arrest-2024-10

https://www.theguardian.com/business/interactive/2012/oct/19/abercrombie-fitch-aircraft-standards-manual?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487













Production Note

Rotten Mango has not done original reporting on this case. The stories are based on existing material (listed in show notes).

The RM team works hard to make sure everything you’re listening to is as accurate as possible and we try to use multiple sources to verify the facts. Creative liberties may be taken in certain cases during the presentation of the case. Please email us at rottenmangop@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Next
Next

Episode 401: American Streamer Plays “I Want To S*x Children” Audio At Korean Children's Park