Playboy responds to ‘abhorrent’ allegations in ‘Secrets’ docuseries
nypost.com10-part A&E documentary, “Secrets of Playboy.”The series, premiering Monday at 9 p.m., will pull back the curtain on the organization and its founder with accusations of predatory practices.Ahead of the debut, the brand released an open letter that condemned “abhorrent” actions of the late magazine publisher and promised to make “positive changes.” “First and foremost, we want to say: we trust and validate women and their stories, and we strongly support the individuals who have come forward to share their experiences,” the letter began. “As a brand with sex positivity at its core, we believe safety, security and accountability are paramount, and anything less is inexcusable.”The documentary will unfurl shocking allegations about cultlike hedonism that surrounded Hefner and reportedly involved drugs, orgies, sexual assault — and even bestiality.
In its letter, the PLBY Group further assured their staff that the Hefner family is not associated with the company anymore. “Today’s Playboy is not Hugh Hefner’s Playboy,” the statement read.
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