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Oct 23, 2024 • 3 min read

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Mike Jeffries Sex Trafficking Arrest:

Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, was arrested alongside his partner, Matthew Smith, and associate Jim Jacobson as part of a sex trafficking investigation. The arrests were made by federal prosecutors, the FBI, and the New York Police Department, following an extensive investigation led by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Brooklyn.
Authorities allege that from 2008 to 2015, the group ran an international trafficking operation, luring young men with promises of modeling careers and then coercing them into sexual activities. The investigation revealed that Jacobson played a key role as a recruiter, offering referral fees to others for bringing new participants. Reports indicate that men were flown to luxury properties across New York, the Hamptons, and international locations, where they would attend events and be pressured into sexual acts.
Some victims described being auditioned by Jacobson, while others were required to sign non-disclosure agreements, further restricting them from speaking out about the abuse. U.S. Attorney Breon Peace emphasized that the case was a significant step toward addressing exploitation within industries where promises of career opportunities can be used to manipulate vulnerable individuals.

Mcdonald’s E. coli Outbreak:

Recently, an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s has affected 49 individuals across 10 states, resulting in 10 hospitalizations and one death, with the majority of cases reported in Colorado and Nebraska. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified slivered onions used in Quarter Pounder burgers as the likely source of contamination. E. coli bacteria, often found in the intestines of animals, can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting, and some strains, like those in this outbreak, can lead to serious complications, especially for vulnerable groups.
The outbreak has impacted states including Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Utah, and others across the Midwest and Mountain regions. As a precautionary measure, McDonald’s has stopped serving Quarter Pounders in the affected states while working with the CDC, FDA, USDA, and state health officials. The ongoing investigation aims to confirm whether other ingredients might also be linked to the contamination, with McDonald’s fully cooperating to address the issue.
McDonald’s is advising customers who have consumed a Quarter Pounder and are experiencing severe symptoms, to seek medical care immediately. The company has reiterated its commitment to consumer safety, collaborating closely with health authorities to resolve the outbreak and restore normal operations in the affected locations.

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