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Explosive Claims Mount Against Alexander Brothers: Lawyers Deny Assault Allegations

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Precious Eseaye
Precious Eseaye
Explosive Claims Mount Against Alexander Brothers: Lawyers Deny Assault Allegations

Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander, prominent brothers known in the luxury real estate markets of Miami and New York City, are facing severe accusations of rape and sexual assault from at least 60 victims, including a minor. These alleged incidents date back as far as 2009. The brothers have pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges and vehemently deny any wrongdoing, with their legal team suggesting the claims are fabricated and financially motivated.

According to federal prosecutors, Oren, 39, Alon, 38, and his twin brother Tal, allegedly “worked together and with others known and unknown to repeatedly and violently drug, sexually assault and rape dozens of victims” between 2009 and 2021. Prosecutors claim the brothers promised women luxury experiences in exchange for sex. Miami Herald reporter Ana Claudia Chacin, who has spoken with several alleged victims, notes the “eerily similar” stories, often involving women being drugged or incapacitated by alcohol, rendering them unable to consent.

The defense, represented by attorneys Edward O’Donnell and Joel Denaro, has questioned the timing of these accusations. O’Donnell stated that for 10 to 15 years, no one accused the brothers of anything inappropriate, and now, all accusations have emerged simultaneously through personal injury lawsuits seeking monetary compensation. Denaro emphasized the “mathematical possibilities” of all accusers coming forward at once, with none initially reporting to law enforcement directly. O’Donnell also asserted a lack of physical evidence, stating there is “zero [physical] evidence from any of the accusers that I’m aware of,” as many did not go to a hospital for rape kits.

Conversely, alleged victims and their attorneys explain the delay in coming forward due to profound fear, shame, and the brothers’ perceived status and wealth. Lindsey Acree and another anonymous woman cited fear of being “known for” their assault or not being believed. Carissa Peebles, an attorney for one woman, highlighted her client’s fear given the brothers’ societal standing. Ana Claudia Chacin attributes the wave of accusations to a "domino effect," where initial lawsuits empowered more women to share their stories after years of suppressing their memories due to shame or fear. One woman reported being dismissed by police after attempting to report an assault, being told she had no case because she had willingly consumed what she believed was laced marijuana and was denied a rape kit at the hospital.

A point of contention revolves around an email from December 2024, where an alleged victim inquired with a prosecutor about lawyers handling civil cases against the Alexander brothers. O’Donnell claims the prosecutor provided names and emails of personal injury lawyers, implying a referral. However, a rep for the District Attorney’s office stated this was a “response to a direct question, not a referral.” An attorney for one alleged victim criticized the defense's narrative, calling it “predictable and pathetic that counsel for the Alexanders is name-calling the victims as opportunistic for seeking civil remedies,” arguing that financial accountability is the only alternative for the lives allegedly ruined.

Maria Suska, one of Oren's accusers, shared her personal account of an alleged assault by him in 2014 at a Miami party. She described going to dinner with Oren, only to find ten other girls and two promoters, creating an "awkward" vibe. She recounted going upstairs with him, where she alleges he attacked her. Suska admitted she didn't file a police report at the time due to being "scared" and blaming herself. She filed a police report last year in December after seeing news about other women coming forward. Suska was "shocked" but also believed the stories, realizing she wasn't alone and that her fears about Oren's power and connections were shared by others.

The Alexander brothers are currently being held without bail at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center and are scheduled for trial in January 2026. Their attorneys emphasize their clients’ strength in fighting what they describe as old accusations lacking physical evidence.

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