Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith, and middleman James Jacobson were arrested and charged with running a prostitution and international sex trafficking operation. Prosecutors allege the men used force, fraud, and coercion to exploit and abuse men at events hosted by Jeffries and Smith, who have denied the allegations. The FBI launched an investigation following a BBC report that uncovered claims of sexual exploitation involving a sophisticated network of recruiters. Prosecutors allege that Jeffries used his wealth and status to traffic men for his and Smith’s pleasure, and that Jacobson conducted "tryouts" involving sexual acts. Jeffries was released on a $10 million bond, while Smith was detained, and Jacobson was released on a $500,000 bond. A civil lawsuit has also been filed, accusing Jeffries and Smith of sex trafficking, rape, and sexual assault, and linking Abercrombie & Fitch to the scheme. Jeffries, who stepped down in 2014, had been one of the highest-paid CEOs in the U.S. Abercrombie & Fitch has launched an independent investigation into the claims, denying knowledge of the operation and distancing itself from the allegations against its former CEO.
İsimler (Nouns)
| İngilizce | Türkçe Anlamı | Örnek Cümle |
|---|
| CEO | İcra Kurulu Başkanı | The CEO of the company announced a new business strategy. |
| Partner | Ortak | His business partner helped him manage the company. |
| Prosecutor | Savcı | The prosecutor presented evidence in court. |
| Allegation | İddia | The allegations against the company were shocking. |
| Victim | Kurban | The police are working to protect the victims. |
| Lawyer | Avukat | Her lawyer advised her to speak carefully in court. |
| Investigation | Soruşturma | The investigation took several months to complete. |
| Middleman | Aracı | The middleman arranged the deal between the two companies. |
| Event | Etkinlik | The event was organized by the CEO's partner. |
| Staff | Personel | The staff wore company uniforms during the event. |
| Substance | Madde | The men were injected with an unknown substance. |
| Recruiter | İşe Alım Görevlisi | The recruiter promised the men modeling opportunities. |
| Opportunity | Fırsat | This is a great opportunity for aspiring models. |
Fiiller (Verbs)
| İngilizce | Türkçe Anlamı | Örnek Cümle |
|---|
| Arrest | Tutuklamak | The police arrested the former CEO on Tuesday. |
| Charge | Suçlamak | They were charged with running an illegal operation. |
| Engage | Dahil Olmak | The men were engaged in unlawful activities. |
| Deny | Reddetmek | The accused denied all allegations of wrongdoing. |
| Abuse | İstismar Etmek | The victims were abused at private events. |
| Inject | Enjekte Etmek | The men were injected with a substance at the parties. |
| Exploit | Sömürmek | They exploited the victims for their own pleasure. |
| Pressure | Baskı Yapmak | The men were pressured to take drugs at the events. |
| Sue | Dava Açmak | He sued the company for failing to cover his legal fees. |
| Host | Ev Sahipliği Yapmak | They hosted private events in luxurious locations. |
| File (a lawsuit) | Dava Açmak | A lawsuit was filed against the former CEO. |
| Condemn | Kınamak | The company condemned the alleged behavior of the CEO. |
Sıfatlar (Adjectives)
| İngilizce | Türkçe Anlamı | Örnek Cümle |
|---|
| Violent | Şiddetli | The victims described the events as violent and traumatic. |
| Exploitative | Sömürücü | They were involved in an exploitative business. |
| Sophisticated | Gelişmiş | It was a sophisticated operation with many people involved. |
| Secluded | İzole | The events took place in secluded mansions. |
| Legitimate | Meşru | They operated under a legitimate business cover. |
| Aspiring | Hırslı, Hevesli | Aspiring models were lured into the events. |
| Lavish | Göz Kamaştırıcı, İsrafçı | The CEO had a lavish lifestyle that attracted attention. |
| Massive | Devasa | The company built a massive infrastructure for the operation. |
| Controversial | Tartışmalı | The former CEO was a controversial figure. |
| Involved | İlgili, Dahil | The victims were not aware of the nature of the events they were involved in. |
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