They were arrested on charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution.
Powerful individuals exploiting young people for sexual pleasure will face consequences.
The FBI's findings corroborated the podcast's investigation, indicating a similar timeline and methods.
They used coercive, fraudulent, and deceptive tactics, promising career benefits.
He is a British citizen, potentially allowing him to flee to the UK.
They pleaded not guilty and are due back in court in December.
He appeared frail, with white hair, and wore an ankle monitor.
His wife's house was used as security for the bond.
"Anyone who thinks they can exploit others by using the so-called casting couch system... prepare to trade that couch for a bed in federal prison."
Prosecutors in New York send a stern message, as The Abercrombie Guys, Mike Jeffries and Matthew Smith, are arrested on charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution, along with their alleged fixer Jim Jacobson. They've denied wrongdoing.
Reporter Rianna and producer Ruth head to New York to watch the court proceedings unfold, just a stone's throw from Mike Jeffries' Hamptons mansion.