Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO to be arraigned in New York [Video]

Prosecutors allege 15 people have come forward to accuse Michael Jeffries of using “force, fraud and coercion” to conduct drug-fueled sex parties in New York.

Prosecutors allege that for nearly two decades, Michael Jeffries, his romantic partner and a third man lured men into taking part in sex parties by dangling the promise of modeling for the clothing retailer, once famous for its preppy, All-American aesthetic and marketing with shirtless male models.

In charges announced earlier this week, prosecutors say some 15 unnamed accusers were induced by “force, fraud and coercion” to engage in drug-fueled sex parties in New York, England, France, Italy, Morocco and St. Barts between 2008 and 2015. During the events, the men were sometimes directed to wear costumes, use sex toys and endure painful erection-inducing penile injections, according to the indictment.

Jeffries’ attorney didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment ahead of the Friday afternoon …

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