Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries has been found competent to stand trial in a reversal from an earlier finding that had stalled proceedings in his pending sex trafficking and prostitution case.

Jeffries, who prosecutors said operated an international sex trafficking business by enticing young models with celebrity during part of his reign at the popular mass clothing retailer, was found to be competent after a monthslong, court-ordered evaluation at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina.

In a "certificate of restoration of competency" filed with the court Wednesday, acting warden B. Lott said Jeffries "is able to understand the nature and consequences of the proceedings against him and to assist properly in his own defense."

Jeffries’ Miami-based attorney Bri

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