Florida luxury real estate moguls Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander are facing new federal sex trafficking charges, including aggravated sex abuse and allegations involving a minor. The brothers, who have pleaded not guilty to all 10 counts, are accused of orchestrating a decade-long scheme from 2009 to 2021, leveraging their status to lure and assault dozens of women.
New Allegations Emerge in Federal Case
New accusations have been brought against the Alexander brothers, significantly expanding the scope of the federal sex trafficking case. The superseding indictment includes allegations from at least six new victims, one of whom is a minor. The brothers now face a total of 10 charges, including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, inducement to travel to engage in unlawful sexual activity, and multiple counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. Tal Alexander faces additional sex trafficking and inducement counts, while Alon and Oren Alexander face an additional charge of aggravated sex abuse.
- The brothers have pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- Federal charges carry potentially more severe penalties than state-level crimes.
Modus Operandi: Deception and Exploitation
Prosecutors allege that the Alexander brothers used their prominent real estate industry status to attract women, promising luxury travel and accommodations. They are accused of conspiring for over a decade, from 2009 to 2021, to sexually assault victims. The indictment details that the brothers would often incapacitate women, sometimes by drugging them, before assaulting them, with some attacks occurring within hours of meeting the victims. The alleged scheme operated primarily from New York City and Miami, Florida, centered around their homes and businesses.
- Victims were allegedly lured with promises of luxury travel and experiences.
- The brothers are accused of drugging victims to prevent resistance.
- After assaults, victims were sometimes offered material items like concert tickets or luxury experiences.
Defense Claims and Legal Ramifications
Attorneys for the Alexander brothers maintain their clients’ innocence. Alon Alexander’s attorney, Howard Srebnick, highlighted a polygraph test taken by Alon, which he reportedly passed, indicating no deception regarding allegations of drugging women for sex. Tal Alexander’s defense team stated that the superseding indictment is merely a "reheated version of the same case" and does not constitute federal sex trafficking.
- Alon Alexander’s attorney presented polygraph results as evidence of innocence.
- Tal Alexander’s lawyers argue the charges do not meet the criteria for federal sex trafficking.
The brothers are currently held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center awaiting trial. If convicted of the federal charges, they could face sentences ranging from 15 years to life in prison.
Sources
- Real estate moguls charged in decade-long sex trafficking scheme, Fox News.
- Florida luxury real estate brothers hit with new charges in federal sex trafficking case, FOX 35 Orlando.