Three brothers, including two of America's most successful luxury real estate brokers, have been found guilty of sex trafficking charges following a five-week trial in New York. Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander were convicted on Monday after being accused of raping dozens of women they lured with promises of wealth and opulent lifestyles.
During the trial, 11 women testified that they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers after being invited to vacation destinations such as the Hamptons, a Caribbean cruise, and a ski trip in Aspen, Colorado. Prosecutors said over 60 women have reported being raped by the brothers. The women described being drugged after accepting drinks from the brothers, leading to loss of control over their bodies.
Defence lawyers argued that the accusers had faulty memories or were seeking financial gain, conceding the brothers were womanisers but insisting any sex was consensual. However, prosecutors noted that only two accusers have pending lawsuits, and both are wealthy themselves. One woman, who was 17 at the time of her alleged rape, told jurors: 'I don't want their money. I just don't want them to have it.'
Oren and Tal Alexander were brokers at Douglas Elliman before founding their own firm, Official, while Alon worked at the family's private security firm. The brothers also face about two dozen civil lawsuits, including one from Tracy Tutor, star of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, who alleges Oren Alexander drugged and assaulted her in a restaurant bathroom.
Prosecutors presented evidence including text messages, emails, and a blog post titled 'It's not rape if …' to demonstrate the brothers' boastful attitudes toward their sexual exploits and knowledge of drugs. The brothers were recorded on video during at least one assault and shared photos of victims. Sentencing is pending.
