George Soros’ former top lieutenant has been hit with explosive charges after federal prosecutors revealed disturbing allegations of trafficking and abuse.
Howard Rubin, once described as Soros’ “right-hand man,” was indicted by the Justice Department this week on charges that could put him away for good.
According to the DOJ, Rubin and his assistant, Jennifer Powers, were charged with trafficking and transporting women across state lines for sex.
Prosecutors allege Rubin, 70, used his Manhattan penthouse as a “secret sex dungeon” where he carried out violent assaults on unsuspecting victims.
“It is in this secret sex dungeon that Rubin is accused of having committed violent acts and sexual assault against a number of women, including actual Playboy playmates,” the New York Post reported.
The DOJ said the financier also faces a bank fraud charge connected to misrepresentations on a mortgage tied to Powers’ Texas home.
“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,” said U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr.
He continued, “Today’s arrests show that no one who engages in sex trafficking is above the law,