Michael S. Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch, has been deemed unfit to stand trial for sex trafficking charges because of his Alzheimer's condition. A judge ruled that his severe dementia prevents him from understanding the charges he faces. Jeffries, indicted last October for coercing men into sexual acts from 2008 to 2015, had pleaded not guilty. Authorities maintain he used his executive power to exploit aspiring models. Jeffries will undergo a four-month hospital stay to monitor any possible improvement in his condition.
Mr. Jeffries's advanced Alzheimer's diagnosis was deemed to render him unfit for trial, indicating severe mental decline affecting his comprehension of the charges.
Federal prosecutors allege that Mr. Jeffries coerced men into sex, using his influence as CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch, emphasizing his exploitation strategies.
The court ordered Mr. Jeffries to be hospitalized for four months to assess whether there is any possibility of improvement in his mental condition.
The serious allegations against Mr. Jeffries include that he and his associates created an environment where coerced participants were trapped at sex parties.
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