Former financier Howard Rubin, once a prominent figure within George Soros' investment circle, has been arrested on grave charges of sex trafficking and abuse, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Rubin, 70, and his assistant, Jennifer Powers, are accused of trafficking women across state lines to engage in sex acts, some reportedly against their will.
The allegations surfaced this week when federal prosecutors indicted Rubin and Powers, exposing a sordid tale of exploitation and assault. Prosecutors contend that Rubin utilized his Manhattan penthouse as a clandestine location to carry out vicious attacks on numerous women, some of whom are recognized as Playboy playmates.
U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. made a powerful statement, saying, "As alleged, the defendants used Rubin's wealth to mislead and recruit women to engage in commercial sex acts, where Rubin then tortured women beyond their consent, causing lasting physical and psychological pain." Nocella Jr. emphasized that sex trafficking perpetrators, regardless of their status, are not above the law.
The New York Post reported that the penthouse, described as a "secret sex dungeon," was the stage for Rubin's alleged criminal activities. Court documents unveil grim details, such as an instance where one victim suffered injuries so severe that a surgeon declined to operate. Another woman accused Rubin of a harrowing assault while she was restrained, during which he made a disturbing statement about raping his daughter.
Rubin, estranged from his wife and father to three children, has been further accused of paying up to $5,000 for BDSM encounters. Several victims have stepped forward to declare that they never consented to the degree of violence and humiliation inflicted by Rubin.
FBI Assistant Director Christopher G. Raia described the operation as a "national trafficking network," with Rubin and Powers allegedly investing over one million dollars to facilitate the commercial sexual torture of multiple women. IRS special agent Harry T. Chavis Jr. highlighted Powers' involvement, indicating she managed the day-to-day operations of the trafficking enterprise and was compensated handsomely.
The scandal has shocked those who knew Rubin, including a former colleague at Soros Fund Management, who expressed disbelief upon learning about Rubin's alleged activities. As the story unfolds, it casts a shadow over the network of influential individuals associated with George Soros, especially amid the Trump administration's DOJ's efforts to clamp down on elite corruption.
The ramifications of such high-profile indictments are significant. They not only question the integrity of financial elites but also spotlight the pervasive issue of human trafficking and abuse in society's upper echelons. As the legal proceedings against Rubin and Powers progress, the case serves as a stark reminder that wealth and power do not grant immunity from justice.
