Federal agents have arrested Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch, on serious charges related to running a sex trafficking and prostitution operation from 2008 to 2015. The indictment claims that Jeffries lured young men with promises of modeling opportunities, only to coerce them into sex acts. Alongside him, two alleged coconspirators, including his romantic partner, were also taken into custody.

Jeffries, who played a pivotal role in revitalizing Abercrombie and Fitch during his two-decade tenure, is known for the retailer's controversial sexualized marketing strategies. He stepped down from his position in 2014. Prosecutors emphasized that the charges reflect a broader commitment to holding powerful individuals accountable, stating, \"This case should serve as a warning\" to those who exploit others through the so-called casting couch system.

In a separate note, Thelma Mothershed Ware, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and one of the Little Rock Nine, has passed away. In 1957, she and her classmates became the first black students to integrate Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas, following a Supreme Court ruling that declared segregated classrooms unconstitutional. Their enrollment was met with resistance, requiring federal troops to escort them into the school.