US EditionPrison officials tell judge ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is competent to stand trial
Michael Jeffries, 81, was deemed mentally fit after four months of treatment despite his dementia diagnosis; defense disputes this and plans expert testimony, with trial possible in October 2025.
- The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Michael Jeffries, has been deemed mentally fit to stand trial on federal sex trafficking charges after being hospitalized for Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain injury.
- Jeffries had previously been found incompetent to proceed, but a Bureau of Prisons doctor now considers him competent to stand trial, according to the warden of the medical center where he was evaluated.
- Jeffries pleaded not guilty last year to charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution, accused of luring men to drug-fueled sex parties with promises of modeling jobs.
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Ex-Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries is fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges, prison officials say
The 81-year-old, who is accused of organizing sex parties where male models were paid for sex and plied with drugs, had initially been deemed unfit when he was hospitalized back in May because of the ailments.
According to US federal prison authorities, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is fit to appear on federal sex trafficking charges, after being hospitalized for Alzheimer's, Lewy body disease and head trauma.
Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO fit for sex trafficking trial, prison officials say
Former Abercrombie & Fitch boss Michael Jeffries, who is part of a trio accused of luring men to drug-fuelled parties with the promise of modelling jobs, is facing federal sex trafficking charges.
Documents: Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries found competent to stand trial
Jeffries, 81, of West Palm Beach, Florida, had been placed on house arrest. Jeffries has pleaded not guilty to one count of sex trafficking and 15 counts of interstate prostitution.
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