Former Wall Street Executive Howard Rubin Faces Federal Charges for Decade-Long Sex Trafficking Operation in Manhattan Penthouse

Oct 06, 2025 02:26 pm CST

Howard Rubin, former Wall Street millionaire, and his assistant Jennifer Powers face serious federal charges for allegedly running a sophisticated sex trafficking operation from 2009-2019. Prosecutors claim they spent over $1 million luring vulnerable women, including former Playboy models, to a specially equipped "sex dungeon" in Manhattan where victims endured violent sexual assaults before being silenced through nondisclosure agreements and financial payments.