Abercrombie Is ‘Disgusted’ by Alleged Conduct of Its Former CEO

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said it is “appalled and disgusted” by the alleged behavior of former Chief Executive Officer Mike Jeffries, further distancing itself from him after his arrest on Tuesday in a sex-trafficking case.

The New Albany, Ohio-based company reiterated an earlier statement released when the claims were first made public, in a new comment shared on Wednesday. The company added that Jeffries’ tenure at Abercrombie ended nearly 10 years ago and that it is “fully cooperating with law enforcement.”

Michael Jeffries, right, leaves with his attorney following a hearing at the Paul G. Rogers Federal Building and US Courthouse in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Oct. 22.

Photographer: Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo

Jeffries, who ran the company from 1992 to 2014, was chargedwith one count of sex trafficking ...