Summary
The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries, has been declared fit to stand trial on sex-trafficking and prostitution charges. After treatment for several months, medical experts found him competent. He and two others face allegations related to an international sex-trafficking operation, which they deny.
Key Facts
- Mike Jeffries, ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, is charged with sex-trafficking and prostitution.
- He was previously deemed "mentally incompetent" due to health issues, but is now considered fit for trial.
- Jeffries, along with Matthew Smith and James Jacobson, deny the charges against them.
- They are accused of exploiting aspiring models worldwide from 2008 to 2015.
- These charges could lead to a maximum life sentence if they are found guilty.
- Abercrombie & Fitch is required to pay for Jeffries' legal defense due to an indemnification agreement.
- More than 40 men have made civil allegations of rape and sexual assault against Jeffries and others.
- A final competency hearing is planned for early 2026, with a trial potentially scheduled for October 2026.
