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Lawyers for ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries say dementia may leave him incompetent to face sex charges

Lawyers for ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries say dementia may leave him incompetent to face sex charges

In an indictment unveiled in October, district attorneys declared that 15 accusers were caused by “fraud, browbeating and pressure” to participate in sex celebrations from 2008 to 2015 in New York City and the Hamptons, the rich summertime resort on Long Island where Jeffries has a home, as well as at hotels in England, France, Italy, Morocco and St. Barts.

Lawyers for Michael Jeffries said in court documents unsealed Monday in federal court in Central Islip on Long Island that a neuropsychologist that examined Jeffries in October ended he likely has mental deterioration with behavior disruption, Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

In a joint letter to the judge, defense lawyers and district attorneys suggested that specialists who have actually reviewed Jeffries indicate at a two-day competency hearing in June to ensure that a ruling on expertise can follow.

Michael Jeffries, center, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, entrusts to his attorney Brian Bieber, left, complying with a hearing at the Paul G. Rogers Federal Building and US Court House, in West Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. AP

Michael Jeffries, facility, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, leaves with his attorney Brian Bieber, left, complying with a hearing at the Paul G. Rogers Federal Building and US Courthouse, in West Hand Coastline, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. AP

The legal representatives created that the neuropsychologist wrapped up that cognitive disabilities, consisting of damaged memory, decreased focus, refining speed slowness, and simplicity of confusion implies Jeffries would not be capable of aiding his lawyers.

1 Central Islip
2 court papers unsealed
3 Lewy body dementia
4 papers unsealed Monday