Three brothers, including two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking charges Monday after a five-week trial. The verdict came after 11 women testified they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers: twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 38, and Tal Alexander, 39.
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Three brothers were convicted of sex trafficking charges after a five-week trial where 11 women testified they were sexually assaulted. The attacks occurred at various vacation locales including the Hamptons, a Caribbean cruise, and Aspen. Defense lawyers argued that accusers had faulty memories or sought financial gain.
The attacks occurred at various vacation locales including the Hamptons, a Caribbean cruise, and a ski trip in Aspen, Colorado. According to prosecutors, more than 60 women say they were raped by one or more of the brothers. The jury deliberated for several days before returning with a unanimous guilty verdict on all counts.
Defense lawyers suggested that the accusers had faulty memories or were hoping to cash in on the brothers’ fortunes. They conceded that the brothers were womanizers but insisted any sex was consensual. Prosecutors countered by presenting text and email messages where the brothers boasted about their sexual exploits, knowledge of drugs' effects on women's inhibitions, and a blog post titled: “It’s not rape if ...”
The verdict represents a spectacular fall for Oren and Tal Alexander, who were brokers at real estate powerhouse Douglas Elliman before starting their own firm, Official. Alon Alexander worked at the family’s private security firm.
Besides the criminal case, the trio faced about two dozen lawsuits, including one filed by Tracy Tutor, a star of “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” on Bravo. She alleges Oren Alexander drugged and assaulted her in a restaurant bathroom while she was in New York City for a real estate event.
Sentencing is set for August 6, when the brothers could face up to life in prison. They remain jailed pending sentencing.
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