New York sex-trafficking case against high-end real estate broker brothers goes to jury
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- The Alexander brothers—Oren, Alon, and Tal—face federal charges of sexual assault, with a Manhattan jury deliberating their fate after nearly a dozen women testified against them; the brothers plead not guilty.
- Defense lawyers argue that while the brothers led a playboy lifestyle and pursued women aggressively, there is no evidence they drugged or raped anyone, urging the jury to separate emotion from facts.
- A recent civil lawsuit was filed by Tracy Tutor, alleging Oren Alexander drugged and assaulted her, though his legal team claims the allegations are false and timed for media impact.
- Prosecutors presented a blog found on Tal Alexander’s computer, which they say reflects the brothers’ mindset and justifications for sexual assault, while the defense denies
