Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch chief fit to stand trial in sex trafficking case, judge says
Summary
A judge has ruled that Mike Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, is fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges. Despite previous concerns about his mental health, evidence from medical records and phone call recordings showed he understands the trial and can participate in his defense. The trial will start on October 26, 2025.Key Facts
- Mike Jeffries faces more than a dozen charges related to sex trafficking and prostitution violations.
- He was previously declared mentally incompetent due to dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Judge Nusrat Choudhury reviewed medical records and over 100 hours of phone call recordings.
- The judge found Jeffries can understand the trial and learn new information.
- Accommodations will be made in court due to Jeffries’ age (81) and cognitive issues, including shorter daily sessions and breaks.
- Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith, and James Jacobson were charged in October 2024.
- They have pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- The case followed an investigation that exposed a global sex trafficking operation linked to the trio.
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