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Abercrombie & Fitch's former chief executive is not fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges as he is suffering from dementia, both prosecutors and his lawyers have said. Mike Jeffries has Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and the "residual effects of a traumatic brain injury", his defence attorneys wrote in a letter filed at a federal court in Central Islip, New York. The 80-year-old needs around-the-clock care, they added, citing evaluations by medical professionals. Prosecutors and defence lawyers are calling for Jeffries to be placed in the custody of the federal bureau of prisons for up to four months. They say he should be admitted to hospital to have treatment that could allow his criminal case to proceed. The business tycoon, who led fashion retailer A&F from 1992 to 2014, pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges in October, and was released on a $10m (£7.65m) bond. A total of 15 ...

Mickey Rourke is back in the hot seat with his former co-star, Bella Thorne, who accused the actor of misconduct after JoJo Siwa's homophobic slur claims. On Friday, Thorne took to Instagram to share her experience working with Rourke on the movie "Girl" in 2020. She included a screenshot of Siwa's accusations against the actor and shared her thoughts on "this f---ing dude." MICKEY ROURKE RECALLS BEING BLACKLISTED IN HOLLYWOOD, HOW A PRIEST ‘SAVED’ HIM: ‘YOU’VE GOTTA BE TOUGH' Bella Thorne accused Mickey Rourke of smashing her genitals instead of her kneecap while filming "Girl." (Getty Images) "GROSS. I had to work with this man – In a scene where I'm on my knees with my hands zip tied around my back. He's supposed to take a metal grinder to my kneecap and instead he used it on my genitals thru my jeans," Thorne wrote. "Hitting them over and over again. I had bruises on my pelvic bone – Working with Mickey was...

Abercrombie & Fitch's former chief executive is not fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges as he is suffering from dementia, both prosecutors and his lawyers have said. Mike Jeffries has Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and the "residual effects of a traumatic brain injury", his defence attorneys wrote in a letter filed at a federal court in Central Islip, New York. The 80-year-old needs around-the-clock care, they added, citing evaluations by medical professionals. Prosecutors and defence lawyers are calling for Jeffries to be placed in the custody of the federal bureau of prisons for up to four months. They say he should be admitted to hospital to have treatment that could allow his criminal case to proceed. The business tycoon, who led fashion retailer A&F from 1992 to 2014, pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges in October, and was released on a $10m (£7.65m) bond. A total of 15 ...

Abercrombie & Fitch's former chief executive is not fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges as he is suffering from dementia, both prosecutors and his lawyers have said. Mike Jeffries has Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and the "residual effects of a traumatic brain injury", his defence attorneys wrote in a letter filed at a federal court in Central Islip, New York. The 80-year-old needs around-the-clock care, they added, citing evaluations by medical professionals. Prosecutors and defence lawyers are calling for Jeffries to be placed in the custody of the federal bureau of prisons for up to four months. They say he should be admitted to hospital to have treatment that could allow his criminal case to proceed. The business tycoon, who led fashion retailer A&F from 1992 to 2014, pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges in October, and was released on a $10m (£7.65m) bond. A total of 15 ...

Prince Harry’s security woes appear to be taking an emotional toll on the royal.  As the legal battle over his right to police protection in the U.K. intensifies, Harry’s concerns about his safety have been brought to the forefront. The Duke of Sussex suggested that people would be stunned by some of the evidence in the court case.  PRINCE HARRY'S LIFE IS 'AT STAKE' AMID SECURITY BATTLE IN LONDON: LAWYER Prince Harry leaves the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) "People would be shocked by what’s being held back," he told The Telegraph , and added that his "worst fears have been confirmed by the whole legal disclosure in this case and that’s really sad." While the hearing came to a close, Prince Harry made a vulnerable admission that he was "exhausted and overwhelmed." (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) While the hearing came to a close, Harry made a vulnerable admission that he was "exhausted a...

Abercrombie & Fitch's former chief executive is not fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges as he is suffering from dementia, both prosecutors and his lawyers have said. Mike Jeffries has Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and the "residual effects of a traumatic brain injury", his defence attorneys wrote in a letter filed at a federal court in Central Islip, New York. The 80-year-old needs around-the-clock care, they added, citing evaluations by medical professionals. Prosecutors and defence lawyers are calling for Jeffries to be placed in the custody of the federal bureau of prisons for up to four months. They say he should be admitted to hospital to have treatment that could allow his criminal case to proceed. The business tycoon, who led fashion retailer A&F from 1992 to 2014, pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges in October, and was released on a $10m (£7.65m) bond. A total of 15 ...

Anjelica Huston remains close with ex-boyfriend Jack Nicholson, calling their friendship an "important" one. During an interview with People magazine , the 73-year-old actress shared that she and Nicholson, who dated on and off from 1973 to 1990, have remained friends. However, she admitted it's become more difficult for them to see each other in person as time has gone on. "Life gets in the way," she explained. "Also, for some reason, they've been doing endless rerouting and road work near his house, so it takes hours to get to him, and that's always irritating. I always managed to be late going to see him, which is very irritating for him." While they may not see each other as often as she would like, Nicholson has become someone she can rely on even during her toughest times. ANJELICA HUSTON CALLS OUT BILL MURRAY OVER HIS TREATMENT OF HER DURING 'LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU' Huston shared that she and ex-boyfriend Jack N...

Abercrombie & Fitch's former chief executive is not fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges as he is suffering from dementia, both prosecutors and his lawyers have said. Mike Jeffries has Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and the "residual effects of a traumatic brain injury", his defence attorneys wrote in a letter filed at a federal court in Central Islip, New York. The 80-year-old needs around-the-clock care, they added, citing evaluations by medical professionals. Prosecutors and defence lawyers are calling for Jeffries to be placed in the custody of the federal bureau of prisons for up to four months. They say he should be admitted to hospital to have treatment that could allow his criminal case to proceed. The business tycoon, who led fashion retailer A&F from 1992 to 2014, pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges in October, and was released on a $10m (£7.65m) bond. A total of 15 ...

Abercrombie & Fitch's former chief executive is not fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges as he is suffering from dementia, both prosecutors and his lawyers have said. Mike Jeffries has Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and the "residual effects of a traumatic brain injury", his defence attorneys wrote in a letter filed at a federal court in Central Islip, New York. The 80-year-old needs around-the-clock care, they added, citing evaluations by medical professionals. Prosecutors and defence lawyers are calling for Jeffries to be placed in the custody of the federal bureau of prisons for up to four months. They say he should be admitted to hospital to have treatment that could allow his criminal case to proceed. The business tycoon, who led fashion retailer A&F from 1992 to 2014, pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges in October, and was released on a $10m (£7.65m) bond. A total of 15 ...

Abercrombie & Fitch's former chief executive is not fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges as he is suffering from dementia, both prosecutors and his lawyers have said. Mike Jeffries has Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and the "residual effects of a traumatic brain injury", his defence attorneys wrote in a letter filed at a federal court in Central Islip, New York. The 80-year-old needs around-the-clock care, they added, citing evaluations by medical professionals. Prosecutors and defence lawyers are calling for Jeffries to be placed in the custody of the federal bureau of prisons for up to four months. They say he should be admitted to hospital to have treatment that could allow his criminal case to proceed. The business tycoon, who led fashion retailer A&F from 1992 to 2014, pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges in October, and was released on a $10m (£7.65m) bond. A total of 15 ...

Hollywood star Josh Duhamel is living the good life. Duhamel, 52, left Los Angeles behind to live off-grid in a Minnesota home he spent 15 years building. "Part of the reason I built my place out in Minnesota, deep in the woods, is it’s removed from everything," the "Safe Haven" star told Parade. "The closest store is 40 miles away," he explained. "Once we get there, it's really about everybody taking care of each other – making memories, spending time with family and friends." JOSH DUHAMEL BLAMES HOLLYWOOD FOR FERGIE DIVORCE, SAYS IT CAN ‘SUCK THE SOUL OUT OF YOU’ Josh Duhamel left Hollywood to live off-grid in Minnesota with his wife and kids. (Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images) While it took years for Duhamel to build the off-the-grid spot for his family, he is grateful to have the opportunity to "get back to the basics." "You're not consumed by all these other distractions,"...

Joey D. Vieira, best known for his role in "Lassie," has died . He was 80.  The wife of his "Lassie" co-star Jon Provost confirmed with Fox News Digital that Vieira died just before his birthday, surrounded by loved ones. "I have known him nearly 30 years. We were in touch with Joey and his kids all these years," Laurie Jacobson Provost said.  ‘LASSIE’ STAR JON PROVOST SAYS TIMMY WAS NEVER TRAPPED IN A WELL Joey D. Vieira, best known for his role in "Lassie," has died. He was 80.  (Jon Provost Collection) "We spoke to Joey weekly during his long hospital stay. His daughter, Shanyn, let us know when he entered hospice, which barely lasted 24 hours." Vieira died late April 7 – "8 minutes shy of his birthday." Laurie explained that Vieira’s daughter had called them the next morning to announce his death.  Joey D. Vieira is credited for 91 episodes of "Lassie." (Jon Provost Collection) She continued to refle...

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum Teddi Mellencamp has been an open book when it comes to her battle with stage 4 cancer . During a recent interview, Mellencamp recalled that she had been experiencing debilitating headaches for months before doctors found several tumors in her brain, but one specific symptom prompted her to seek the medical attention that led to the discovery of the tumors. "That day I couldn’t see," Teddi, 43, told "Nightline" Thursday. "I could barely get down the stairs." 'REAL HOUSEWIVES' STAR TEDDI MELLENCAMP TOLD FRIEND SHE WAS ON 'DEATHBED' WHILE HOSPITALIZED FOR BRAIN TUMORS Reality television star Teddi Mellencamp recalled the day she was rushed to the hospital, just before doctors discovered her brain tumors. (Getty Images; Teddi Mellencamp/Instagram) At the time, her estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, rushed her to the hospital, where doctors discovered that her melanoma had spread.  In...