Former Fashion CEO Faces Competency Hearing Amidst Serious Charges, Alleged Dementia Diagnosis Revealed
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Michael Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch known for his long tenure at the helm of the youth-focused retail giant, is grappling with serious health issues, his attorneys stated, as they seek a competency hearing to determine whether he can stand trial on sex charges. According to court documents, a neuropsychologist’s examination in October found that Jeffries likely suffers from dementia, along with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. At 80 years old, Jeffries is currently out on $10 million bond after his not-guilty plea to charges including federal … Read more