NEW YORK — Real estate brokers Oren Alexander and Tal Alexander and their brother Aron have been indicted on sex trafficking charges in New York.
Officials from the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York held a press conference on Wednesday To announce charges. The brothers are accused of running a sex trafficking scheme, assaulting dozens of women from 2010 to 2021, in some cases dating back to when the men were in high school.
“The defendants used their wealth and position to create and facilitate the sexual assault of women,” Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said in a statement. “In particular, Oren and Tal Alexander used their prominent positions in the real estate industry to induce women to come to their events and parties. At those parties, and sometimes afterwards, the women were left alone. or was sexually assaulted by multiple defendants.”
“We cannot allow this type of alleged behavior to go unchecked. Predators who force sexual acts on their victims cannot and will not be tolerated,” added FBI Assistant Director in Charge James Dennehy.
Oren and Tal Alexander Luxury real estate company officialAccording to its website, the company has offices in Manhattan and Miami Beach. Aron Alexander, Oren’s twin, worked for the family’s private security company, authorities said.
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Williams said the brothers arranged domestic and international trips to the locations where they committed their crimes, recruiting women by offering trips, luxury accommodations and access to exclusive events. He said he met the alleged victims in person on social media and on dating apps.
“At times, the defendants personally selected the women they invited, and at other times they used paid party promoters to source women,” Williams said.
Williams said his brothers and other men gave the women drugs, including cocaine, mushrooms and GHB, which left “some of them physically unable to fight back or escape.” Ru.
“Then, as alleged, the Alexander brothers, sometimes acting alone, sometimes with each other, and sometimes with other men, forcibly raped and assaulted the women,” Williams said. .
Mr Williams added that the brothers “accidentally” carried out other alleged attacks at bars, clubs and social events.
“These assaults are said to have had many of the same characteristics as rapes that occur in group events, including isolated locations, drugged victims, and physical violence and physical restraint,” Williams said. .
Williams called the alleged crime “heinous” and said anyone with additional information should call his office at 212-384-2700, the FBI at 1-800-CALLFBI, or by email at alexander- case@fbi.gov).
Williams said the brothers will be extradited to New York to face charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking.
CBS News New York has contacted each brother’s attorney. Lawyers for Mr. Tull and Mr. Aron both said they had no comment. Oren’s lawyer said Oren is innocent and “the evidence will show that neither he nor his brother committed the crime.”
Alexander brothers indicted on three counts of assault in South Florida
The Alexander brothers were arrested in Miami and are facing separate state felony charges, along with their cousin Ohad Fisherman, who has not yet been arrested.
miami beach officials A briefing on the multi-state investigation was held on Wednesday..
Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle discussed three separate incidents involving three different victims that occurred in December 2016, October 2017, and October 2021.
In the first incident, Randle said, the victim said Aron had invited him to attend a barbecue in New York with Oren and Fisherman. The victim claims she was raped by both Aron and Oren.
“The victim said she remembered brothers Aron and Oren Alexander arguing. They were arguing over who would rape her first,” Rundle said.
In the second incident, Randle said Oren invited the second victim to his apartment, gave her a glass of wine and led her to his bedroom. The victim claims that Oren raped her when she began to feel “lost in control of her body” and felt unable to move or speak.
Rundle said Oren is also accused of raping another victim in a third incident after inviting her and several friends to his home.
“I want to say this on behalf of all of law enforcement and everyone involved in this case. We all had the courage to come forward and report these incidents, these crimes. I want to thank these three brave women. Thank you. I also want to thank you for helping us uncover what happened and helping us hold law enforcement accountable and holding them accountable for their actions. I would also like to thank the support system of these women who held on. They needed to regain their confidence and rebuild their lives, giving them a shoulder to cry on over the years and beyond. They are strong and resilient and serve as role models for anyone who has experienced, witnessed or knows someone who has experienced sexual violence. We want everyone to do that. Please understand that victims of sexual crimes are our law enforcement agency’s job. We’re here for you,” Randle said.
Alice Gaynor contributed to this report.
