Takeaways From the Third Week of the Alexander Brothers Trial

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The third week of the trial of the Alexander brothers - Tal, 39, and twins Oren and Alon, both 38 - on sex trafficking and other charges ended on Friday. The jury heard emotional testimony from accusers, including one woman who said she was drugged and raped by Alon Alexander in 2017 when she was 17. Another woman choked up while testifying about being raped by Tal Alexander in 2011. The judge also dismissed a juror who said he had already made up his mind about the case.

Why it matters

The Alexander brothers trial has drawn national attention for the serious charges they face, which include conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. The emotional testimony from accusers and the dismissal of a juror who had prejudged the case highlight the complex and sensitive nature of the proceedings.

The details

During the third week, the jury heard from several accusers, including Maylen Gehret, who said she was drugged and raped by Alon Alexander in Aspen, Colorado in 2017 when she was 17 years old. Lindsey Acree also testified about being raped by Tal Alexander and another man in the Hamptons in 2011. Another accuser, using the pseudonym Isa Brooks, said she was raped by Tal and Alon Alexander as well as two other men at a party in 2009 when she was 16. Avishan Bodjnoud also testified that she saw a woman being assaulted by Tal Alexander and one of the twins that same weekend. An expert witness, Dr. Lisa Rocchio, testified that victims of sexual assault often freeze rather than fight back due to fear and survival instincts. Meanwhile, the judge dismissed a male juror who said he had already made up his mind about the case before it concluded.

• The third week of the Alexander brothers trial ended on Friday, February 13, 2026.
• The trial will resume on February 24, 2026 after a 10-day break.

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What’s next

The trial will resume on February 24, 2026 after a 10-day break.