Wealth, drugs and rape: US luxury real estate stars convicted of sex trafficking

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Three brothers, including luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander, were convicted on Monday of sex trafficking charges in a New York court. The verdict followed a five-week trial where eleven women testified to being sexually assaulted by the brothers, who allegedly used drugs and their wealth to coerce the victims. The jury found the brothers guilty on 19 counts, and sentencing is scheduled for August 6, where they could face life in prison. The defense lawyer stated that they will appeal the verdict, maintaining the brothers' innocence. The brothers remain jailed.

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We believe in our clients’ innocence and we’re not going to stop fighting until we prevail.

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Sentencing was set for August 6, when the brothers could face life in prison.

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11 women testified they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers.

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The brothers allegedly used drugs and force to rape scores of women.

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Three brothers, including Oren and Alon Alexander, and Tal Alexander, were convicted of sex trafficking charges.

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Three brothers, including two of America’s most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking charges on Monday after a five-week trial over accusations that they used drugs and force to rape scores of women they had dazzled with their wealth and opulent lifestyle.The verdict came after 11 women testified they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers: twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 38, and Tal Alexander, 39. All three of the men shook their heads as the jury foreperson said “guilty” 19 straight times. Tal Alexander dropped his head into his crossed arms.Sentencing was set for August 6, when the brothers could face life in prison. They remain jailed.Marc Agnifilo, a defence lawyer who spoke outside the courthouse, said he would appeal the verdict.Real estate brokers Tal Alexander and Oren Alexander at their home on Miami Beach in 2019. File photo: TNS“We believe in our clients’ innocence and we’re not going to stop fighting until we prevail, and we believe that we will one day prevail,” he said.

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