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flag Michael Jeffries, 81, deemed fit for trial on sex trafficking charges despite dementia, faces allegations of luring men into drug-fueled parties.

flag Federal prison officials have declared Michael Jeffries, 81, competent to stand trial on federal sex trafficking charges, despite his history of Alzheimer’s, Lewy body dementia, and a traumatic brain injury. flag Jeffries, former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO, was hospitalized in May and discharged on November 21, now free on a $10 million bond. flag Acting warden Blake Lott stated he is fit for trial, though no medical details were provided. flag His defense team disputes the assessment, maintaining his cognitive decline is irreversible. flag Prosecutors allege Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith, and co-defendant James Jacobson used false modeling job promises to lure men into drug-fueled sex parties in New York City and the Hamptons. flag All three pleaded not guilty. flag A status conference is set with U.S. District Judge Nusrat Choudhury.

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