Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is mentally fit for sex trafficking trial, judge says
Summary
A federal judge ruled that Michael Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, is mentally fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges despite previous dementia and Alzheimer’s symptoms. Jeffries is currently free on bond and will face trial later in October along with two co-defendants.Key Facts
- Michael Jeffries is facing federal sex trafficking charges.
- He was hospitalized for about four months to evaluate his mental fitness.
- Judge Nusrat Choudhury determined Jeffries understands the court process and can participate in his trial.
- Jeffries and two co-defendants, Matthew Smith and James Jacobson, pleaded not guilty.
- Prosecutors allege they lured men to drug-fueled sex parties by promising modeling jobs.
- Jeffries’ lawyers had argued he was too mentally impaired to stand trial due to Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- The trial is scheduled for late October with a pretrial hearing coming.
- Jeffries is known for leading Abercrombie & Fitch and transforming its brand before leaving in 2014.
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