"Tracy O'Connor Pennuto, the federal prison system's only forensic neuropsychologist, testified that Jeffries was logical, 'jovial,' and often funny during two days of testing last year."
"'He had appropriate humor,' she told the federal judge presiding over Jeffries' competency hearing, adding that he performed 'better than probably 90% of the patients that we assess for competency.'"
"The defense argues that Jeffries suffers from major cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, but Pennuto countered that he shows only mild impairment."
Michael Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, is found mentally fit to stand trial for sex trafficking. A prosecution psychologist testified that Jeffries displayed logical and jovial behavior during evaluations. Despite defense claims of major cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia, the psychologist noted only mild impairment. Jeffries managed his prison commissary account and phone time effectively. The competency hearing is ongoing, with the trial set to begin on October 26, focusing on his understanding of the charges and ability to assist in his defense.
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