Alexander Brothers Face Federal Sex Trafficking Trial Amid Luxury Lifestyle Allegations
Three brothers who once dominated New York's ultra-luxury real estate market are now facing a federal jury in Manhattan on serious sex trafficking charges. Tal Alexander, 38, and his twin brothers Oren and Alon Alexander, both 39, will stand trial accused of orchestrating a years-long conspiracy involving dozens of women, international travel, drugs, and violence.
From Real Estate Titans to Criminal Defendants
The sons of Israeli immigrants Shlomy and Orly Alexander built formidable careers in high-end property sales, brokering deals for celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, Liam Gallagher, Tommy Hilfiger, and Kanye West. Oren Alexander was reportedly the agent for Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's $24 million home acquisition in 2021. After joining Douglas Elliman, they founded the Alexander Team, specialising in premium properties across Miami, New York, and Los Angeles, eventually facilitating record-breaking transactions like the $238 million sale of a Central Park South penthouse to hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin.
As Oren and Tal launched their own brokerage in 2022, their brother Alon, a law school graduate, assumed a role at the family's private security firm. Prosecutors allege all three were deeply involved in the criminal scheme, frequently hosting parties in exclusive locations including the Hamptons, Tulum, and the Bahamas.
Allegations of Systematic Abuse
According to a 16-page federal indictment, the Alexander brothers allegedly operated a sex trafficking conspiracy spanning more than a decade. Prosecutors claim they used their wealth, social status, and access to elite circles to lure women with promises of luxury experiences, travel, and accommodation before incapacitating them with drugs including cocaine, psychedelic mushrooms, and GHB (commonly known as G).
The prosecution asserts that the brothers typically met victims through dating applications, social events, bars, nightclubs, and party promoters before providing drugs or spiking their drinks and sexually assaulting them. WhatsApp conversations discovered by the FBI allegedly show the brothers discussing 'imports' of women and plans to administer cocaine, mushrooms, and GHB.
Multiple Accusers and Legal Proceedings
Several women have come forward with allegations against the Alexander brothers. One of the earliest accusers, 45-year-old Australian Kate Whiteman, sued the twins in March 2024, claiming they forced her into a car after she left a nightclub in 2012 and drove her to a Long Island mansion where she was allegedly raped. Whiteman was found dead in Sydney in 2025, with authorities determining her death as non-suspicious.
Another accuser, Rebecca Mandel, filed a lawsuit claiming that in 2010, Alon Alexander bought her a drink at a Manhattan nightclub that left her memory hazy, after which she was allegedly taken to their apartment and sexually abused. Angelica Parker also filed a lawsuit in June 2024 alleging she was sexually assaulted in a Manhattan apartment in 2012 by Alon and Tal while Oren watched, though her case was later dismissed due to statute of limitations issues.
Defence Arguments and Parental Support
Defence lawyers acknowledge the brothers had sexual encounters with women but maintain all interactions were consensual. They characterise the WhatsApp messages as 'idle chatter' and argue the government has failed to demonstrate that sex occurred in exchange for anything of value. The defence has highlighted social media posts, friendly texts, and subsequent contact between accusers and the brothers as evidence inconsistent with assault claims.
The Alexander parents have publicly defended their sons, stating in a release to ABC News: 'We have been living with this ordeal since allegations first surfaced in civil lawsuits and were widely amplified long before any criminal charges were brought. We believe our sons are innocent, and that if they are judged on the evidence presented at trial, free from speculation or public narrative, the truth will prevail.'
Trial Proceedings and Potential Consequences
Jury selection begins this Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, with the trial expected to last approximately one month. All three brothers have pleaded not guilty to all charges and have been held without bail since their arrest in December 2024.
Prosecutors recently returned a superseding indictment adding an additional charge against Alon and Oren related to a 2012 Bahamas cruise, alleging they engaged in sex with a woman physically incapable of declining participation. Defence attorneys have moved to dismiss portions of the indictment, arguing prosecutors repeatedly altered charges at the last minute and raised concerns about verifying foreign birth records tied to allegations involving an underage victim.
If convicted on all counts, the brothers face sentences ranging from 15 years to life imprisonment. Oren and Alon also face separate state charges in Florida, while dozens of civil lawsuits remain pending as the criminal cases proceed.
