Top NY Real Estate Brokers Convicted in Sex Trafficking Trial

Three wealthy brothers, including two top brokers, found guilty of luring women and girls to parties where they were drugged and raped.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 1:54am

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Three wealthy brothers, including two of New York's top real estate brokers, were found guilty on Monday at a closely watched sex trafficking trial over allegations they lured women and girls to exclusive parties where they drugged and raped them. Oren Alexander, Tal Alexander and Alon Alexander had each pleaded not guilty, but eleven women testified that one or more of the brothers sexually abused them.

Why it matters

This high-profile case highlights the continued issue of sex trafficking, even among the wealthy elite, and the challenges in prosecuting such crimes. It also raises questions about the power and privilege afforded to successful businessmen, and whether they are being held accountable for abuses of that power.

The details

Over the course of a six-week trial in Manhattan federal court, eleven women testified that one or more of the Alexander brothers sexually abused them. Prosecutors alleged the brothers used a 'consistent playbook to lure, isolate and rape their victims', while the defense argued the sexual encounters were consensual, despite the brothers' crass behavior. The three brothers were arrested in December 2024 and have been jailed since then at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.

  • The trial took place over six weeks in March 2026.
  • The brothers were arrested in December 2024 and have been jailed since then.

The players

Oren Alexander

One of the three Alexander brothers and a co-founder of the luxury real estate brokerage Official.

Tal Alexander

One of the three Alexander brothers and a co-founder of the luxury real estate brokerage Official.

Alon Alexander

One of the three Alexander brothers and an executive at a private security company.

Andrew Jones

The prosecutor in the case who said the brothers 'used a consistent playbook to lure, isolate and rape their victims'.

Howard Srebnick

A lawyer for Alon Alexander who argued that his client's behavior, while embarrassing, did not constitute a crime.

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What they’re saying

“They used a consistent playbook to lure, isolate and rape their victims. They did it with callousness and a perverse sense of pride.”

— Andrew Jones, Prosecutor

“He should be and is embarrassed by how he behaved over these years. That doesn't make the conduct a crime.”

— Howard Srebnick, Lawyer for Alon Alexander

What’s next

The three brothers are scheduled to be sentenced in the coming weeks. Their defense teams are expected to appeal the convictions.

The takeaway

This case highlights the continued prevalence of sex trafficking, even among the wealthy and powerful, and the challenges in prosecuting such crimes. It raises questions about the accountability of those in positions of privilege and the need for stronger measures to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.