Two prominent Florida luxury real estate brokers, Oren and Tal Alexander, along with their brother Alon, are facing federal sex trafficking charges. The indictment alleges a decade-long pattern of luring, drugging, and sexually assaulting dozens of women. State charges have also been filed in Florida related to specific incidents.
Brothers Accused of Heinous Conduct
Federal prosecutors claim the Alexander brothers, known for brokering high-end properties in New York City and Miami, used their wealth and influence to exploit victims between 2010 and 2021. The indictment details a modus operandi involving deception, fraud, and coercion to entice women to travel or attend events where they were subsequently drugged and assaulted. Victims were often given luxury items or concert tickets after the attacks.
- Brothers Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander charged with sex trafficking.
- Allegations include drugging, sexual assault, and rape of dozens of victims.
- Conduct spans from at least 2010 to 2021.
- Victims were lured through dating apps, social events, and party promoters.
Methods of Exploitation Detailed
The brothers allegedly used various methods to incapacitate their victims, including surreptitiously drugging their drinks with substances like cocaine, psychedelic mushrooms, and GHB. This left the women physically impaired and unable to resist or escape the assaults. In some instances, victims were reportedly physically restrained during the attacks, with their pleas to stop ignored.
Florida State Charges Add to Allegations
In addition to federal charges, state prosecutors in Florida have filed charges stemming from three alleged sexual assaults over the past decade. One incident in December 2016 is described as a "gang rape" involving a woman invited to Alon Alexander’s apartment. Another incident in October 2017 involved Oren Alexander allegedly assaulting a woman at his apartment after she consumed a drugged drink. A third incident in October 2021 also involved Oren Alexander.
Legal Proceedings and Defense
The Alexander brothers were arrested in Florida and were expected to appear in Miami federal court before being transferred to New York. While prosecutors have indicated the investigation is ongoing and that the brothers were not acting alone, defense attorneys have denied the charges. Some lawyers have stated their clients are innocent and that the evidence will show no crime was committed, while others have emphasized their clients’ intent to plead not guilty and address the charges in court. The brothers face potential penalties of 15 years to life in prison if convicted of the federal charges.
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- Florida luxury real estate brokers charged with sex trafficking |
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- Florida luxury real estate brothers hit with new charges in federal sex trafficking case, FOX 35 Orlando.