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Lawyers for ex-Abercrombie CEO say dementia may leave him incompetent to face sex charges (apnews.com)

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Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, and a competency hearing is necessary to determine if he can face sex charges.

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[–] donuts@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Why? I'm genuinely curious but I'm not very well versed in legal details.

At the time of the crimes, he didn't have dementia. Is this just a way to escape consequences?

[–] BrikoX@lemmy.zip 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Under US laws, you have to be competent to be able to stand trial.

[–] donuts@lemmy.world 10 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

I see, thanks. We have something similar but not as clear cut as this.

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