Ex-Abercrombie CEO Cleared to Stand Trial in Global Sex-Trafficking Case

A federal judge ruled former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is mentally competent to stand trial on federal sex-trafficking and interstate prostitution charges tied to an international scheme from 2008–2015, rejecting defense claims of dementia; the ruling followed review of testimony, medical reports, and 109 phone calls, and sets an October trial on Long Island with accommodations for proceedings, as Jeffries and associates allegedly coerced men into sexual acts under the guise of modeling opportunities at events worldwide.