Jury Deliberations Begin in Alexander Brothers Sex Trafficking Trial

Prosecutors say the three brothers ran a sex trafficking conspiracy for nearly two decades.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The jury in the federal sex-trafficking trial of the Alexander brothers, two of whom were once America's top-earning real estate agents, will start deliberating as soon as Thursday, as prosecutors and defense lawyers rested their case after five weeks of testimony. Prosecutors called more than 30 witnesses, including 11 women who accused the three men of rape or sexual assault, while the defense argued the brothers were "playboys" and "womanizers" but not sex traffickers.

Why it matters

This high-profile case highlights the ongoing challenges in prosecuting sex trafficking crimes, where victims may be reluctant to testify and defense lawyers often try to cast doubt on their motives and memories. The outcome could have significant implications for how such cases are handled in the future.

The details

Prosecutors say the Alexander brothers - Tal, 39, and his twin brothers Oren and Alon, 38 - ran a sex trafficking conspiracy for almost two decades, luring and isolating victims before assaulting them. The brothers have pleaded not guilty and face 10 charges, with a potential life sentence if convicted. The defense has argued the brothers were "offensive" but not criminal, questioning the women's motives and memories.

  • The jury will start deliberating as soon as Thursday, March 6, 2026.
  • The trial lasted for five weeks, with prosecutors calling more than 30 witnesses.

The players

Tal Alexander

One of the three Alexander brothers, age 39, who was once one of America's top-earning real estate agents and is now on trial for sex trafficking charges.

Oren Alexander

One of the three Alexander brothers, age 38, who was once one of America's top-earning real estate agents and is now on trial for sex trafficking charges.

Alon Alexander

One of the three Alexander brothers, age 38, who was once one of America's top-earning real estate agents and is now on trial for sex trafficking charges.

Judge Valerie E. Caproni

The judge presiding over the Alexander brothers' sex trafficking trial.

Andrew Jones

An assistant U.S. attorney prosecuting the case against the Alexander brothers.

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What they’re saying

“Not only did they commit these crimes without remorse, they did it with callousness, with a perverse sense of pride.”

— Andrew Jones, Assistant U.S. Attorney (New York Times)

“Offensive, grotesque and unacceptable.”

— Howard Srebnick, Lawyer for Alon Alexander (New York Times)

“That doesn't make it a crime.”

— Howard Srebnick, Lawyer for Alon Alexander (New York Times)

What’s next

The jury will continue deliberations in the coming days to decide the fate of the Alexander brothers.

The takeaway

This high-profile sex trafficking case highlights the ongoing challenges in prosecuting such crimes, where victims may be reluctant to testify and defense lawyers often try to cast doubt on their motives and memories. The outcome could have significant implications for how similar cases are handled in the future.