New York Financier and Assistant Charged in Sex Trafficking Case
A federal indictment has charged former New York financier Howard Rubin and his personal assistant, Jennifer Powers, with operating a sex trafficking ring involving severe violence and lasting injuries to multiple women. The indictment alleges Rubin recruited women for commercial sex acts involving BDSM, exceeding the boundaries of their consent. Powers facilitated the encounters by arranging travel, accommodations, and purchasing BDSM equipment, using Rubin’s funds, which also covered her personal expenses. Rubin is accused of brutalizing the women, leading to physical and psychological harm, while both Rubin and Powers face serious charges, including sex trafficking, and the possibility of a life sentence.
John Q. Hosedrinker