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Jeffries Now Competent to Stand Trial | Columbus News
Michael Jeffries, ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO, is now deemed competent to stand trial after a months-long legal and medical review. Despite earlier concerns over memory loss and cognitive decline that led to his hospitalization, a judge ruled in March 2026 that he meets the Dusky standard—able to understand proceedings and work with his lawyer. While one doctor questioned whether dementia or Alzheimer’s was even present, the court noted similar cases have found defendants competent despite such diagnoses. Jeffries faces one count of sex trafficking and 15 counts of interstate prostitution…
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