Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, is under scrutiny after being arrested on counts related to sex trafficking. While the 80-year-old businessman has not commented publicly, his attorney, Brian Bieber, told NBC News, “We will respond in detail to the allegations after the Indictment is unsealed, and when appropriate, but plan to do so in the courthouse — not the media.” Despite Jeffries’ long career, many are now questioning who he is and where he comes from.
To learn more, Hollywood Life has rounded up five facts about Mike.
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Mike Jeffries is a Cancer
Mike was born on July 15, 1944, as Michael Stanton Jeffries. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Mike Jeffries Was Born in the U.S.
He was born in Oklahoma.
Mike Jeffries Was the CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch
Mike began his career with Abercrombie & Fitch in 1992. He transformed the company’s image, which revitalized the brand after it had faced bankruptcy in 1976. In a 2006 interview with Salon, he said, “In every school there are the cool and popular kids, and there are the not-so-cool kids. Candidly, we go after the cool kids. We go after the attractive, all-American kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends.”
He remained with the company until 2014.
Mike Jeffries is Married
Mike has been married to Susan Marie Isabel Hansen since 1971, and they have a son named Andrew. Although they are still married, the couple reportedly lives separately, according to Salon. Additionally, PBS reported that Mike has a romantic partner named Matthew Smith.
Mike Jeffries Charged in Sex Trafficking Case
The former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO was arrested, although his indictment has not yet been unsealed. According to NBC News, Breon Peace, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, revealed during a press conference that both Mike and Matthew Smith spent millions on a sex trafficking operation, which involved paying employees, covering travel costs, and maintaining secrecy. “Powerful individuals, for too long, have trafficked and abused for their own sexual pleasure young people with few resources in a dream, a dream of securing a successful career in fashion or entertainment,” Peace said per the outlet.
