Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander, three brothers once renowned as “kings” in the luxury real estate markets of Miami and New York City, are now at the center of a high-profile legal battle. They stand accused by over 60 victims, including a minor, of rape and sexual assault, with alleged incidents reportedly dating back to 2009. Facing sex trafficking charges, the brothers have pleaded not guilty and vehemently deny any wrongdoing.

Federal prosecutors assert 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.” These accusations include claims that the brothers allegedly promised women luxury experiences in exchange for sex. Miami Herald reporter Ana Claudia Chacin, who has engaged with several alleged victims, highlighted the “eerily similar” nature of their accounts. She noted that many stories describe women being drugged or consuming excessive alcohol to a state of incapacitation, thereby rendering them unable to give consent.

The Alexander brothers’ legal team, attorneys Edward O’Donnell and Joel Denaro, strongly contest these allegations, suggesting they may be fabricated and orchestrated by the alleged victims’ personal injury lawyers. O’Donnell questioned the timing of the accusations, noting that for “10, 15 years, not one person had ever accused these brothers of ever doing anything inappropriate,” only for “every single person” to come forward simultaneously through personal injury lawsuits seeking financial compensation. The defense also claims there is “zero physical evidence” from any accusers, as they allegedly did not seek rape kits at hospitals, and “zero evidence whatsoever that the assaults occurred.” O’Donnell pointed out that none of the accusers initially approached law enforcement directly, but rather through personal injury lawyers, which subsequently led to law enforcement involvement. He also disclosed an email from December 2024 where a prosecutor responded to an alleged victim’s inquiry about lawyers handling civil cases against the brothers, which the defense interpreted as the prosecutor knowing the civil lawyers. However, a representative for the District Attorney’s office clarified to In Touch that the email was a “response to a direct question, not a referral.”

Conversely, attorneys representing the alleged victims vehemently reject the defense’s characterization, deeming it “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.” They argue that, without a means to alter their past experiences, holding the Alexanders financially accountable is the only recourse for the lives allegedly ruined. Many alleged victims have also provided reasons for their delayed reporting, including profound shame, fear of not being believed, and intimidation due to the brothers’ high status and wealth. Lindsey Acree, for example, initially sought to file a lawsuit anonymously, while another anonymous woman expressed her “fear” about speaking out. Chacin described a “domino effect,” where initial accusers empowered others to share their long-held stories, which many had kept hidden for years. She recounted one woman’s attempt to report an assault to the police, only to be dismissed because she had willingly consumed what she believed was laced marijuana and was subsequently denied a rape kit at the hospital.

Maria Suska, one of Oren’s accusers, shared her detailed account of an alleged assault at a Miami party in 2014. Suska described receiving an invitation from Oren to dinner at the Versace mansion, only to find ten other women and two promoters at a large table, creating a “very weird and awkward” atmosphere. She alleges that after Oren briefly left and returned, he invited her upstairs to the watch tower, where he “attacked” her. Suska admits she initially did not file a police report due to fear and self-blame, but eventually did so last year in December. She expressed shock upon seeing the Alexander brothers in the news, yet found the stories of other women believable, remarking, “All this time, I thought it was only me.” Oren’s attorney, O’Donnell, attempted to undermine Suska’s credibility by citing her email to the Miami District Attorney’s office requesting recommendations for a personal injury lawyer, implying a financial motive. Suska’s attorney, Todd Poses, mirrored the sentiment of other victim representatives, condemning the defense’s tactics to discredit the victims.

Currently, Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander are being held without bail at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Despite the difficulty of being “away from their families,” Denaro affirmed that they are remaining “strong” and have “no choice but to sit and fight these accusations, which are eight, sometimes 12 years old with no physical evidence.” The brothers are slated to go to trial in January 2026. Their legal team has also filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit in New York, presenting “flirty messages and nude pictures” sent by the woman after her alleged attack. The case continues to highlight a stark contrast between the accusers’ claims of systemic abuse and the defense’s allegations of orchestrated, financially motivated fabrications.