Former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Michael Jeffries, is reported to be suffering from dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
His lawyers stated that he requires round-the-clock care due to these conditions and the effects of a traumatic brain injury.
The big picture: Both prosecutors and defense attorneys have reached a consensus that Jeffries is not competent to stand trial for the sex trafficking charges he is facing.
- Recent evaluations by medical professionals have determined that his cognitive issues are progressive and incurable, impairing his ability to understand the charges against him.
- Prosecutors and Jeffries’ lawyers have requested a federal judge in Central Islip to place Jeffries under the custody of the federal Bureau of Prisons for up to four months. This measure is intended to hospitalize him and provide treatment to potentially address his medical conditions and allow his criminal case to move forward.
Driving the news: Jeffries, along with his romantic partner and another individual, is accused of luring men to drug-fueled sex parties in various locations by promising modeling opportunities for the retailer’s advertisements.
- Jeffries has been out on a $10 million bond since pleading not guilty to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges in October. While his partner Matthew Smith has also pleaded not guilty, both Jeffries and Smith remain out on bond as does their co-defendant James Jacobson.
