https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-abercrombie-ceo-mentally-fit-for-sex-trafficking-trial-judge-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-abercrombie-ceo-mentally-fit-for-sex-trafficking-trial-judge-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-abercrombie-ceo-mentally-fit-for-sex-trafficking-trial-judge-says#u48162Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:21:26 +0000A federal judge has ruled that Michael Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, is mentally competent to stand trial for alleged sex trafficking charges. Jeffries had spent months at a North Carolina prison hospital due to dementia and Alzheimer's symptoms. The trial is set to take place in October, with Jeffries facing charges alongside co-defendants Matthew Smith and James Jacobson.Why it mattersThis development brings Jeffries one step closer to facing trial for sex trafficking charges. The case has garnered significant attention due to Jeffries' high-profile position