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Abercrombie & Fitch: Former CEO has dementia, lawyers say

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Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO has dementia and late onset Alzheimer's disease, lawyers say.

Lawyers for Mike Jeffries have requested a hearing to determine whether he is mentally fit to stand trial.

The 80-year-old was arrested alongside his partner in October and charged with sex trafficking.

He is accused of running a sex trafficking and prostitution business from 2008-15 .

Both men have pleaded not guilty.

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