Alexander Brothers: Luxury Real Estate Moguls Accused in Sex Trafficking Scandal
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Oren and Alon Alexander, 37-year-old twin brothers and prominent figures in the luxury real estate market, are facing serious legal troubles as they remain in custody following allegations of operating a sex trafficking ring. Their court hearing, initially slated for Monday, has been rescheduled to Thursday.
Timeline of Arrest and Charges
The Alexander brothers were arrested last week and are accused of engaging in a sex trafficking operation that reportedly began during their time at Michael Krop Senior High School. Their cases are linked to a federal indictment out of New York, although their initial court appearance for that case has yet to be scheduled. According to their attorney, Joel Denaro, this matter will be managed by a separate legal team based in New York.
- Charges: The twins stand accused of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion.
- Timeframe: Alleged crimes stretch from 2010 to 2021.
- State-Level Prosecution: In addition to federal charges, Miami-Dade prosecutors have launched state cases against the Alexanders for sexual assaults occurring in 2016, 2017, and 2021.
Details of the Case
Denaro confirmed that the brothers would remain at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center until their pre-trial detention hearing. Federal officials will transport them for their court proceedings via U.S. Marshals.
Key Evidence presented
During preliminary hearings, FBI Special Agent Justine Atwood testified that evidence against the Alexanders includes:
- Text messages
- Photos and videos
- Testimonies from approximately 40 women who recounted similar experiences of victimization
These testimonies and pieces of evidence play a crucial role in the prosecution’s case.
Family Involvement and Reactions
Tal Alexander’s Status
The Alexanders’ older brother, 38-year-old Tal, is currently detained at the Federal Detention Center in Miami. His bond was denied by Magistrate Judge Lisette Reid, who cited the severity of the charges and rejected a defense proposal that included $115 million in real estate as collateral.
Impact on Families
Oren and Alon Alexander, both married to professional models, have seen their families thrust into the media spotlight. Oren’s wife, Brazilian model Kamila Hansen, has reportedly deleted her social media accounts following his arrest.
Judicial Decisions
On Thursday, Judge Mindy Glazer denied bond for the twins but later, Judge Lody Jean established pre-trial release agreements with bond amounts set at $3 million for Oren Alexander and $2 million for Alon Alexander. However, both brothers remain in custody pending further federal proceedings.
Call for Witnesses
Federal prosecutors emphasize that the investigation is ongoing, urging anyone with information or who may have been a victim of the Alexanders’ alleged crimes to come forward. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams stated, “This investigation is far from over.”
Conclusion
The Alexander twins will stay in custody until their first federal court appearance. As the case unfolds, many await the next steps, including a potential pre-trial detention hearing and the transport of the brothers to federal court by U.S. Marshals.
For ongoing updates, please stay tuned.
Keywords for Further Reading: Sex Trafficking, Federal Indictment, Miami-Dade County