Ex-Soros Fund manager’s assistant lived lavishly while luring women for abuse in sex ‘dungeon’: prosecutors
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Disgraced financier Howard Rubin’s personal assistant allegedly indulged in a lavish life of luxury funded by the former Soros Fund Management portfolio manager, while luring women for him to sexually abuse for over a decade, according to federal prosecutors. 

Jennifer Powers, 45, appeared in Brooklyn federal court earlier this week to plead not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and transporting women in interstate commerce for sex acts with Rubin, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. 

Federal prosecutors allege Rubin “funded virtually all aspects” of Powers’ lifestyle from at least 2018 until 2023, including covering the costs of her Manhattan apartment, credit card bills, children’s private schooling, and down payment and mortgage on the family’s Texas home. 

Manhattan skyline with Central Park in the foreground on a fall morning.

Howard Rubin’s Manhattan penthouse, located near Central Park, was allegedly converted into a soundproof “dungeon” where prosecutors say women endured violent abuse. (Thomas Koehler/Photothek via Getty Images)

Rubin also is accused of paying Powers’ legal bills stemming from a 2017 lawsuit brought forth by several Playboy models he allegedly abused. A jury found that only Rubin was liable and awarded the women $3.9 million – a decision Rubin is currently appealing, according to The Associated Press. 

Jennifer Powers was released on an $850,000 bond and has been ordered to remain on house arrest while wearing an ankle monitor, according to court documents. She previously worked as a substitute teacher for the Carroll Independent School District in Texas, but has since been removed, according to CBS Texas. 

Rubin has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail until his next court date on Oct. 20. 

Jennifer Powers’ attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Fox News Digital was unable to immediately locate attorneys assigned to Rubin and Stephen Powers. 

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