Ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch 'vehemently denies' sex trafficking allegations - BBC News

Mike Jeffries claims the allegations fall outside statute of limitations, and are "meritless".

17 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, BBC/APBy Rianna Croxford and Ruth EvansBBC News and BBC PanoramaThe US company Abercrombie & Fitch, its ex-CEO Mike Jeffries, and his partner Matthew Smith have asked a court to dismiss a sex trafficking lawsuit.

Mr Jeffries says that the claims fall outside the statute of limitations, and are "meritless".

A&F says the lawsuit failed to show it knew about the alleged exploitation, and cannot be held liable.

Last October's lawsuit alleged the firm had funded a "criminal enterprise" run by Mr Jeffries over two decades.

It also alleges that A&F allowed Mr Jeffries "unfettered access" to corporate resources including a jet, transportation, and unlimited amounts of cash to facilitate a "sex trafficking venture" while he was CEO.

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