NEW YORK – In a recent development, more than 60 individuals have come forward to report that they were sexually assaulted by one of two high-profile real estate brokers, or their sibling. This news surfaced as the accused made their initial court appearance in a federal court in New York.
The two men from Miami are currently in custody without bail. They pleaded not guilty before Judge Valerie E. Caproni, who has scheduled their trial for January 5.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Espinosa, the investigation has revealed that over 60 individuals have claimed they were assaulted by at least one of the brothers. Previous statements from prosecutors indicated that more than 40 women had reported sexual violence perpetrated by the men over a period of 20 years.
The indictment names Oren Alexander, 37, and Tal Alexander, 38, accusing them of leveraging their wealth and the influence gained from selling luxury properties in cities such as New York, Miami, and Los Angeles to exploit and assault women between 2002 and 2021. Their brother, Alon Alexander, 37, is also facing charges in connection with these allegations.
During the court session, the defendants were handcuffed and shackled, seated separately from each other, and remained silent as their attorneys communicated their pleas to the judge.
Espinosa outlined the extensive evidence being collected by investigators, which includes information from social media, dating platforms, and significant amounts of electronic data retrieved from phones seized during the arrests, as well as other electronic devices confiscated during searches of their residences. According to her, data has been successfully accessed from eight devices, with 19 others pending analysis due to obstacles such as password protections.
Defense attorney Howard Srebnick revealed that prosecutors indicated that up to ten individuals may testify against the accused. He noted that the defense team requires several months to thoroughly investigate each accusation, pending the release of the alleged victims’ identities.
The judge additionally mentioned her intention to inform potential jurors that the trial is expected to run for approximately six weeks.
