Financier Howard Rubin Arrested for Sex Trafficking

Retired US financier Howard Rubin and his former personal assistant, Jenny Powers, were arrested on sex-trafficking charges. Prosecutors allege that between 2009 and 2019, Howard Rubin, with Jenny Powers's assistance, trafficked dozens of women, including former Playboy models, for sexual and physical assault in his United States — New York City penthouse, which contained a soundproofed room called 'The Dungeon'. The women were often targeted due to financial desperation or addiction and were encouraged to use drugs or alcohol, sometimes engaging in acts beyond their consent. Howard Rubin and Jenny Powers allegedly spent over $1 million to operate this network, requiring women to sign non-disclosure agreements. Howard Rubin also funded Jenny Powers's family lifestyle. Both Howard Rubin and Jenny Powers face a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years to life in prison if convicted. Howard Rubin was previously found liable in a civil sex trafficking lawsuit in 2022 and ordered to pay $3.9 million, a verdict he is appealing.