Surreal Encounter in the Courtroom

Inside a BBC investigation that exposed the allegations against Michael Jeffries. The former fashion boss has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and prostitution. Jeffries – who turned Abercrombie and Fitch into one of the world’s biggest clothing brands – was arrested along with his life partner and their fixer, and accused of exploiting aspiring male models through force, fraud and coercion.

On this episode, Lucy Hockings speaks to BBC Investigations Correspondent Rianna Croxford, who has spent three years investigating the claims against Jeffries.

WARNING: This episode includes details of alleged sexual abuse.

Producers: Peter Goffin and Eleanor Sly

Sound engineer: Ben Andrews and Gareth Jones

Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas

Senior news editor: Sara Wadeson