was complicit in a decade-long sex trafficking scheme orchestrated by Jeffries during his tenure from 1992 to 2014. The lawsuit claims that Jeffries exploited young men under the pretense of offering them modelling contracts with the company.

These allegations were further bolstered by a two-year BBC investigation , culminating in a documentary that brought to light interviews with several men who claimed they were propositioned and abused at events linked to Jeffries.

In response to the allegations presented in the BBC documentary, Abercrombie & Fitch expressed their disgust and initiated an independent investigation conducted by an outside law firm. The company's current executive leadership team and board of directors have stated that they were unaware of Mr. Jeffries's alleged misconduct.

The suspension of Jeffries' retirement pay is a significant move by Abercrombie & Fitch, signalling the gravity with which the company is treating these serious accusations. The retailer has not commented on whether this suspension will be a permanent measure or if it carries legal implications…