Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has initiated a probe into its former CEO, Mike Jeffries, following allegations of sexual exploitation outlined in a BBC News report.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has confirmed to FOX Television Stations that it has launched an investigation into its former CEO Mike Jeffriesthat Jeffries sexually exploited men at various events around the world.
"Men who attended these events told the BBC Mr Jeffries and Mr Smith would engage in sexual activity with about four men - or 'direct' them to have sex with each other," the report continued. Expand "Since being contacted by the BBC, we have engaged an outside law firm to conduct an independent investigation into the issues raised," the company said in a statement to FOX Television Stations. "The company’s current executive leadership team and board of directors were not aware of the allegations of sexual misconduct by Mr. Jeffries." Jeffries made headlines several years over his comments regarding the company's targeted audience.
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