Prosecutors seek life sentences for Alexander brothers in sex trafficking case

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 22:02 · Archive

Federal prosecutors have urged life imprisonment for three brothers convicted of sex trafficking dozens of women over two decades.

Federal prosecutors have urged a New York judge to impose life sentences on three brothers convicted of sex trafficking. Twins Oren and Tal Alexander, both 39, and their brother Alon, 40, were convicted in March of multiple charges including sex trafficking, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison. The brothers are known as real estate's 'A Team' for their high-ticket sales and celebrity clientele. Alon ran their family's private security company.

Prosecutors identified at least 70 victims who were raped or sexually assaulted by at least one of the defendants. According to prosecutors, the brothers began sexually assaulting women as early as 2001 or 2002, when they were in high school. They developed a pattern of drugging and raping women they enticed to join them on luxury getaways. Prosecutors wrote that the brothers 'felt empowered to take whatever they wanted from any woman or girl who agreed to get on a plane, go to a party, or sit at their table at a nightclub'.

Defence lawyers have recommended 15-year sentences and say the brothers maintain their innocence of the charges. They acknowledge their clients apologise to women they offended through conduct they describe as 'insensitive toward the feelings of certain women at certain times'. Sentencing is scheduled for 27 October.

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• Prosecutors urge life sentences for Alexander luxury real estate brokers in sex trafficking caseFederal prosecutors say a New York judge should send two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers and their brother to prison for life for drugging and raping dozens of women over a two-decade stretch.News4Jax · 14 Oct, 21:41
• Prosecutors urge life sentences for Alexander luxury real estate brokers in sex trafficking caseFederal prosecutors say a New York judge should send two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers and their brother to prison for life for drugging and raping dozens of women over a two-decade stretch.Clickorlando · 14 Oct, 21:41

In this story: Oren Alexander · Alon Alexander · Tal Alexander · New York

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