Jeffries Fit for Trial at 82 | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries, 82, is set to stand trial on sex trafficking charges after a federal judge ruled he’s mentally fit to face court — despite his recent hospitalization for dementia-like symptoms. The judge reviewed expert testimony and hours of his phone calls, concluding he understands the legal process and can communicate effectively. His defense had argued his cognitive decline was permanent, but the judge disagreed. Now out on bond, Jeffries faces charges alongside his partner and a staffer, accused of using modeling gigs to lure men into drug-fueled sex…