Alexander Brothers Found Guilty in Sex Trafficking Trial

Jury convicts real estate titans on all counts in federal case

Mar. 10, 2026 at 3:33pm

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A jury has found the Alexander brothers - Oren, Alon, and Tal - guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial in New York City. Throughout the five-week trial, 11 women testified that they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers, with at least eight claiming they were drugged. The brothers have denied the charges, but prosecutors presented what they called "crushing evidence" that the wealthy siblings "masqueraded as party boys when really they were predators."

Why it matters

The Alexander brothers were prominent figures in New York's luxury real estate market, making their convictions on sex trafficking charges all the more shocking. The case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual assault and exploitation, even among the wealthy and powerful, and the courage of victims to come forward and testify against their alleged abusers.

The details

The 38-year-old twin brothers Oren and Alon Alexander, along with their 39-year-old brother Tal, were accused of luring women to nightclubs and parties, then drugging and sexually assaulting them. Prosecutors said the brothers had a "playbook" for targeting victims, using exclusive parties, yachts, and luxury travel to gain their trust before attacking them. The brothers allegedly bragged about their exploits in blog posts with titles like "It's not rape if... you use her tears as lube" and "It's not rape if... she secretly wants it."

  • Jury deliberations began on Thursday.
  • The federal sentencing for the brothers has been set for August 6.

The players

Oren Alexander

One of the 38-year-old twin Alexander brothers and a former real estate titan.

Alon Alexander

One of the 38-year-old twin Alexander brothers and a former real estate titan.

Tal Alexander

The 39-year-old brother of Oren and Alon Alexander and a former real estate titan.

Jay Clayton

The U.S. Attorney whose office prosecuted the case against the Alexander brothers.

Juda S. Engelmayer

A spokesperson for the Alexander family, who called the verdict "deeply disappointing."

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What they’re saying

“These are chilling, reprehensible, and unacceptable acts. We commend the victims for their courage in coming forward and testifying at the trial. They bravely overcame the pain of reliving the abuses inflicted upon them and, as a result, prevented others from becoming victims.”

— Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney

“We believe there are substantial problems with the evidence and the way this case was presented. The legal process does not end here. We will continue fighting every day until justice is done and the three brothers regain their freedom.”

— Juda S. Engelmayer, Spokesperson for the Alexander family

“There are a lot of avenues open to us. We're not gonna stop. We believe in our client's innocence and we're not gonna stop fighting until we prevail. And we believe that we will one day prevail.”

— Marc Agnifilo, Attorney for Oren Alexander

What’s next

The brothers' federal sentencing has been set for August 6.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual assault and exploitation, even among the wealthy and powerful, and the courage of victims to come forward and testify against their alleged abusers. It also raises questions about the legal system's ability to hold such high-profile individuals accountable for their actions.