Jury selection has begun in a federal trial involving three brothers—real estate brokers Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander. According to NBC Miami, the brothers are accused of using their wealth to sexually abuse multiple women. The trial, taking place in New York City, is expected to last about a month.
The Alexander brothers are accused of committing sexual abuse and related offenses in luxury vacation locations, including the Hamptons. Charges include sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation of a minor. Prosecutors say more than 60 individuals have reported being victimized by one or more of the brothers between 2002 and 2021.
The defense has acknowledged that the brothers had sexual relations with multiple women but maintains that the encounters were consensual. Prosecutors allege the men met victims through social channels and used drugs, including cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms, or allegedly drugged their drinks before committing assaults. Two of the brothers are founders of the real estate company Official. All three remain in custody without bail following their December 2024 arrests in Miami, as per CBS News.
The trial has also drawn attention following the death of Australian woman Kate Whiteman, who was reportedly the first to allege abuse by the Alexander brothers. NBC Miami reports that she was found dead near Sydney late last year, with authorities classifying the death as “non-suspicious.” The case has faced additional tension as defense attorneys have raised concerns over late amendments to the indictment, including a new charge alleging that Oren Alexander sexually exploited a minor.
The Alexander brothers also face additional state felony charges in Florida. The federal trial, expected to continue into early March, has drawn attention for its focus on allegations of sexual abuse and the broader legal responsibilities of individuals accused of such crimes.
