Mike Jeffries

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Ex-Abercrombie CEO Cites Dementia Ahead of Trial

Lawyers question whether Mike Jeffries is competent to stand trial in sex-trafficking case

(Newser) - The former CEO of clothing giant Abercrombie & Fitch may not be held accountable for—or be able to defend himself from—allegations that he ran an alleged sex-trafficking ring that exploited young models. Lawyers for Mike Jeffries say the 80-year-old has dementia and late-onset Alzheimer's, and thus is...

Ex-Abercrombie CEO Enters Plea in Sex Trafficking Case

Mike Jeffries pleaded not guilty on Friday on Long Island

(Newser) - Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution, with his lawyer entering the plea for him in court in Long Island's Central Islip, reports the AP . The 80-year-old—who the Washington Post notes was accompanied by...

Ex-Abercrombie Chief at Center of FBI Probe

Investigation follows allegations that Mike Jeffries sexually abused more than 100 men

(Newser) - The FBI has reportedly launched a criminal investigation of former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries following claims that he lured male models into an international sex-trafficking ring . The agency has subpoenaed potential witnesses and begun interviews as part of an investigation led by agents specializing in sex crimes, as...

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