Woman who accused high-profile twins of sexual assault found dead in Australia

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 16, 2026 at 08:41 AM

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Kate Whiteman, the first woman to publicly accuse Oren and Alon Alexander of sexual assault, was found dead in Australia in late 2024. Whiteman had sued the twins in March 2024, alleging a 2012 sexual assault in New York. Months later, the Alexander brothers, along with their older brother Tal, were arrested and charged with sex trafficking offenses, which they deny. A New South Wales coroner's investigation concluded Whiteman's death was not suspicious. The Alexander brothers are scheduled to face trial at the end of the month. Following Whiteman's initial accusations, numerous other women came forward with similar allegations against the brothers, leading to at least 17 civil lawsuits and subsequent FBI charges against all three for sex trafficking.

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Kent Security 30% New South Wales 30% Douglas Elliman 40% New York ×450% Rebecca Mandel ×260% Tal Alexander ×380% Alon Alexander ×680% Kate Whiteman ×480% Oren Alexander ×780%

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