Former Abercrombie CEO mentally fit for sex-trafficking trial, judge says
A federal judge has ruled that former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is mentally competent to stand trial for sex-trafficking charges. The decision follows months of medical evaluation regarding his dementia symptoms.
Why it matters
The ruling clears a major legal hurdle for the high-profile sex-trafficking case, allowing the judicial process to proceed as scheduled.
Michael Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, leaves following a hearing, in West Palm Beach, Florida, on 22 October 2024. Michael Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, leaves following a hearing, in West Palm Beach, Florida, on 22 October 2024. US news Former Abercrombie CEO mentally fit for sex-trafficking trial, judge says Michael Jeffries is ruled mentally competent to stand trial after being hospitalized for months for dementia symptoms
Prefer the Guardian on Google The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been ruled mentally competent to stand trial as he faces sex-trafficking charges after being hospitalized for months for dementia and Alzheimer’s symptoms.
Michael Jeffries, who is 82 and free on bond for now, is scheduled to be tried in late October, alongside two co-defendants: his partner Matthew Smith and staffer James Jacobson. A pretrial hearing was slated for Thursday.
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