In a high-profile legal saga that has captivated New York, three affluent brothers, including two renowned real estate brokers, were found guilty in a sex trafficking trial on Monday. The jury convicted Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander of luring women to clandestine parties where they were drugged and sexually assaulted.
The Manhattan federal court jury rendered its verdict after deliberating on allegations stemming from the disturbing case involving seven victims. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton responded to the outcome, stating, “This verdict cannot undo the effects of the heinous abuse the Alexanders’ victims endured, but it does send a message: New Yorkers want to bring an end to sex trafficking.”
Defense lawyers have contested the jury’s decision and intend to appeal. The trial brought to light shocking testimonies, with 11 women recounting the Alexander brothers’ predatory behavior under the guise of party culture, contradicting defense assertions that the encounters were consensual acts.
(With inputs from agencies.)