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Jeffries Cleared to Stand Trial | Tulsa News
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is set to go on trial in October after a federal judge ruled he’s mentally competent to face sex trafficking charges — despite his dementia and Alzheimer’s symptoms. The judge reviewed expert testimony and even listened to his jail calls, concluding he understands the legal process and the accusations against him. Jeffries’ defense had argued he was too impaired to stand trial, but the court disagreed. He’s now out on bond alongside co-defendants Matthew Smith and James Jacobson, all of whom deny the charges. Prosecutors allege they orchestrated…
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