Mike Jeffries fights trial over mental fitness
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries is facing a critical legal battle in the United States over whether he is mentally fit to stand trial in a major sex trafficking case. During a federal court hearing in New York, prosecutors presented audio recordings in which Jeffries expressed concern about being declared competent to face trial. In one conversation with his partner Matthew Smith, he reportedly said they would be “in big trouble” if the court ruled him fit. Jeffries’ legal team argues that the 81-year-old is suffering from dementia and late-stage Alzheimer’s disease, making him unfit to participate in legal proceedings. However, prosecutors dispute this claim, saying medical evaluations show improvement and that recorded calls suggest he is deliberately trying to be found incompetent. The case dates back to October 2024, when Jeffries, Smith, and an alleged middleman were […]