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Jeffries Deemed Competent for Trial | Columbus News
Michael Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie, is headed to trial after a federal judge ruled he’s competent despite his defense claiming dementia and Alzheimer’s. Charged with sex trafficking for allegedly luring young men with modeling promises and coercing them into sexual acts, Jeffries faces serious accusations alongside his partner and another co-defendant. The judge rejected the competency challenge, citing forensic evaluations and recorded calls showing his mental clarity — even noting he’s sharper than many defendants deemed fit. While he’ll get accommodations like shorter days and…
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