A federal judge ruled that Michael Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, is not competent to stand trial on sex trafficking charges, citing Alzheimer's disease and dementia. His defense team and prosecutors agreed he needed hospitalization for treatment. The judge ordered Jeffries to a hospital for up to four months to determine if his mental condition could improve. Jeffries has been free on a $10 million bond after pleading not guilty, with allegations linking him to drug-fueled sex parties using modeling job promises to lure victims.
"The court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant is presently suffering from a mental disease or defect rendering him mentally incompetent to the extent that he is unable to understand the nature and consequences of the proceedings against him or to assist properly in his defense."
"At least four medical professionals concluded that their client's cognitive issues are progressive and incurable and that he will not regain his competency and cannot be restored to competency in the future."
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