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Ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules

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What happened Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive Michael Jeffries is competent to stand trial on sex trafficking and interstate prosecution charges, a federal judge has ruled.
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CenterEx-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Aug 21, 11:45 AM

Ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules

Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive Michael Jeffries is competent to stand trial on sex trafficking and interstate prosecution charges, a federal judge has ruled.

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Aug 21, 11:45 AM

Ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules

Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive Michael Jeffries is competent to stand trial on sex trafficking and interstate prosecution charges, a federal judge has ruled.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Aug 21, 11:45 AM

Ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules

Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive Michael Jeffries is competent to stand trial on sex trafficking and interstate prosecution charges, a federal judge has ruled.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Aug 21, 11:45 AM

Ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules

Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive Michael Jeffries is competent to stand trial on sex trafficking and interstate prosecution charges, a federal judge has ruled.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Aug 21, 11:45 AM

Ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules

Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive Michael Jeffries is competent to stand trial on sex trafficking and interstate prosecution charges, a federal judge has ruled.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Aug 21, 11:45 AM

Ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules

Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive Michael Jeffries is competent to stand trial on sex trafficking and interstate prosecution charges, a federal judge has ruled.

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Aug 21, 11:45 AM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.

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Aug 21, 11:45 AM: KGO / ABC7 San Francisco joined the source map.

Aug 21, 11:45 AM: WPVI / 6abc Philadelphia joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 6 sources · 1 bucket.