Ex-Abercrombie CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges

Mike Jeffries and his partner are accused of using fraud and force to sexually abuse young men.

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Lawyers entered the plea on behalf of Mr Jeffries in New York federal court on Long Island as he sat alongside them in court in a navy blue suit, his face expressionless.

Sitting just one row behind Mr Jeffries was his alleged middleman, James Jacobson, who also pleaded not guilty during a hearing right after the ex-CEO.

Mr Jeffries' British-American partner Matthew Smith, who faces the same charges, is expected to appear in New York court at a later date.

Federal prosecutors have said the men used force, fraud and coercion to engage in "violent and exploitive" sexual acts.

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