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Shocking Claims: Women Break Silence in Alexander Brothers Case, Lawyers Deny Assault Allegations

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Precious Eseaye
Precious Eseaye
Shocking Claims: Women Break Silence in Alexander Brothers Case, Lawyers Deny Assault Allegations

Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander, three brothers renowned in the luxury real estate sectors of Miami and New York City, are currently facing grave accusations of rape and sexual assault from over 60 victims, including a minor. These alleged incidents reportedly date back to 2009. The brothers, who are also accused of sex trafficking, have pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Their defense attorneys, Edward O’Donnell and Joel Denaro, contend that the accusations are fabricated and opportunistically motivated by financial gain. They highlight the timing of the claims, noting that for 10 to 15 years, no accusations were made, but suddenly, all accusers emerged simultaneously, primarily through personal injury lawsuits seeking monetary compensation. O'Donnell stated that there is "zero [physical] evidence" from any accusers, citing a lack of rape kits and hospital visits. Denaro questioned the "mathematical possibilities" of all victims coming forward at once, with none initially going directly to law enforcement.

Conversely, those representing the alleged victims offer explanations for the delayed reporting and the pursuit of civil lawsuits. Many victims reportedly feared coming forward due to shame, a belief that they wouldn't be believed, or intimidation by the brothers' wealth and status. Lindsey Acree, for instance, initially sought to file anonymously to avoid being "known for" her assault. Carissa Peebles, an attorney for one woman, noted her client's "lot of fear." Miami Herald reporter Ana Claudia Chacin, who has spoken with several alleged victims, suggests a "domino effect" where women felt "more empowered" to speak out as others shared their stories. Chacin recounted one woman's experience of keeping memories "in little boxes" for years due to shame and fear, finally speaking out after others filed lawsuits. Another alleged victim reportedly tried to report her assault to the police but was dismissed because she had willingly consumed what she believed was laced marijuana and was denied a rape kit at the hospital.

Prosecutors allege that Oren, 39, and his 38-year-old twin brothers, Alon and Tal, "worked together and with others known and unknown to repeatedly and violently drug, sexually assault and rape dozens of victims" between 2009 and 2021, often promising luxury experiences in exchange for sex. The defense has highlighted an email from December 2024 where an alleged victim inquired with a prosecutor about lawyers for the Alexander brothers' case, stating, "I would like to sue." O’Donnell claims the prosecutor then provided names and emails of attorneys pursuing civil cases against the brothers, which he believes demonstrates the financial motivation. A representative for the District Attorney's office clarified that the email was a response to a direct question, not a referral.

Maria Suska, one of Oren's accusers, shared her account of an alleged assault in Miami in 2014. Despite the statute of limitations preventing her participation in the current legal proceedings, she chose to speak out, filing a police report in December of the previous year after years of self-blame and fear. Suska described being invited to dinner by Oren, only to find ten other women and two promoters there. She later went upstairs with Oren, where she alleges the assault occurred. She, like many others, initially didn't report it due to fear, but felt empowered to come forward upon learning of other accusers. In July, the legal team for Oren and Alon Alexander filed a motion to dismiss a New York lawsuit, presenting what they described as flirty messages and nude pictures sent by the woman after her alleged attack.

Attorneys for the alleged victims have strongly condemned the defense's characterization of their clients as opportunistic. An attorney stated, "It is both predictable and pathetic that counsel for the Alexanders is name-calling the victims as opportunistic for seeking civil remedies after being [allegedly] trafficked and raped. Absent a time machine where the victims could change their fate and erase the horrors they suffered, the alternative remains holding the Alexanders financially accountable for the lives they have ruined."

The Alexander brothers are currently being held without bail at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Their trial is scheduled for January 2026. Denaro stated that while it is "hard" for the brothers to be away from their families, they are being "strong" and have no choice but to "stand and fight these accusations, which are eight, sometimes 12 years old with no physical evidence." O’Donnell added that Oren knows he "didn’t do anything wrong" and they will continue to fight.

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