Alexander Brothers Convicted on Sex Trafficking Charges

0:00I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest in entertainment and pop culture. Three real estate brothers from New York, Alon, Orn, and Tal Alexander were convicted on all sex trafficking charges by a federal jury on March 9th. The sibling space possible life sentences at their August 6th hearing, Alon, who ran the family security firm, and his brothers, known for high-end property deals, were arrested last December. The powerful brokers once sold multi-million-dollar homes to celebrities like Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Prosecutors described how they use wealth and status to lure women, often flying them out and using drugs to assault them. Juror saw testimony from 11 victims and a video of one attack on a 17-year-old girl. Alon's 30-year-old model wife, Shani Zegron, broke down sobbing blocks from the Manhattan courthouse, comforted by a friend. In court, Alon lowered his head in resignation, while Orn slumped angrily. None of the brothers testified, and their defense called them just womanizers.

1:02Prosecutors highlighted the brothers' callous pride and lack of remorse in a consistent scheme of isolation and abuse. One victim, Lindsay Ackrey, who testified about in the assault in the Hamptons back in 2011, urged other women to speak up, saying, THE. Vertic proofs they will be believed. The brothers' lawyers plan to appeal, insisting on their client's innocence. Meanwhile, Shani has wiped her Instagram and the family, including Alon and Shani's two young daughters from their 2020 wedding, awaits. Sentencing, a quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Some chase peace. I put my head in it. S-O-L-I-SOL-Pillow.com