Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial
Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.
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Notable Quotes
"we're screwed and in big trouble if he was found fit to stand trial."
— Mike Jeffries , Executive
"hoping for a good outcome"
— Mike Jeffries , Executive
"you better find me incompetent"
— Mike Jeffries , Executive
"There wasn't the appropriate emotional response that I would expect someone to have who is facing such grave charges."
— Dr. Alexander Bardey , Academic
Key People
Defense expert providing insight on Jeffries' mental health.
Defense expert testifying on Jeffries' mental condition.
Defense expert discussing Jeffries' alleged dementia symptoms.
Alleged middleman in the sex trafficking case alongside Jeffries and Smith.
Mike Jeffries' British partner involved in the same legal troubles.
Former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch facing trial on sex trafficking charges.
Judge presiding over the competency hearing for Mike Jeffries.
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Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.
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