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Prosecutors seeking life sentences for real estate brokers, brother convicted of sex trafficking
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Federal prosecutors in New York are seeking life sentences for twins Oren and Alon Alexander and their brother Tal, former luxury real estate brokers convicted of drugging and sexually abusing women over several years.
- The brothers were found guilty of 10 counts related to a conspiracy involving rape, sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and exploitation, with over 70 women coming forward with assault allegations.
- Prosecutors detailed a pattern where the brothers lured victims with promises of luxury, drugged them to prevent resistance, and then forcibly raped them.
- The defense maintains the brothers' innocence, requesting minimum sentences of 15 years and describing their past behavior as competitive but not criminal.
- Sentencing is scheduled for October 27.
