Former Soros Fund Manager Howard Rubin Arrested on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
Financier Howard Rubin faces federal sex trafficking and bank fraud charges, accused of abusing dozens of women in a soundproofed NYC penthouse 'dungeon' with his associate.
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Overview
- Former Soros Fund Manager Howard Rubin was arrested on federal sex trafficking and bank fraud charges, accused of luring and abusing dozens of women in his NYC penthouse.
- Rubin allegedly spent over $1 million recruiting women for paid sex acts involving bondage and submission, often targeting vulnerable individuals and requiring NDAs.
- His NYC penthouse featured a soundproofed 'dungeon' outfitted with restraints and electric shock devices, where women reportedly endured severe physical and psychological trauma.
- Rubin's associate, Jennifer Powers, was also arrested in Texas, facing charges related to the alleged abuse, with women reporting violent acts and injuries.
- Rubin pleaded not guilty to the federal charges and faces a minimum of 15 years to life in prison if convicted, following prior civil sex trafficking liabilities.
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Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally by focusing on factual reporting of the arrest and charges against Howard Rubin. They attribute all allegations clearly to prosecutors and court documents, avoiding loaded language in their own descriptions. The coverage includes details from both the prosecution's case and mentions of Rubin's "not guilty" plea and legal actions, demonstrating a balanced presentation of the unfolding legal process.
"The wealthy former financier was ordered to remain detained, despite efforts by his lawyers to have him freed on a $25 million bond."
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Howard Rubin and Jennifer Powers are charged with federal sex trafficking and transportation for the purposes of prostitution, involving luring, abusing, and torturing dozens of women in a soundproof NYC penthouse 'dungeon'. Rubin also faces bank fraud charges.
Rubin spent over $1 million recruiting women for paid sex acts involving bondage and submission, often targeting vulnerable individuals, and requiring them to sign nondisclosure agreements to silence them.
The abuse occurred in Rubin's Manhattan penthouse, which featured a soundproofed 'dungeon' equipped with restraints and electric shock devices used to inflict severe physical and psychological trauma on women.
Howard Rubin is a former high-profile money manager who worked at Soros Fund Management (2008-2015) and Bear Stearns before retiring. He has been under investigation since 2017 for alleged sex trafficking and torture, and he has faced a civil judgment related to these claims.
Rubin pleaded not guilty but faces a minimum of 15 years to life in prison if convicted on the federal sex trafficking and related charges.
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