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

Their defense attorneys, Edward O’Donnell and Joel Denaro, contend that the claims made by the accusers, their personal injury lawyers, and prosecutors may be fabricated. O’Donnell highlighted the unusual timing of the accusations, stating, "It is no coincidence that for 10, 15 years, not one person had ever accused these brothers of ever doing anything inappropriate, and all of a sudden, at one time, in the same exact window frame, every single person that you’ve heard of that has accused the Alexander brothers of assaulting them came through a personal injury lawsuit trying to sue them for money." He further questioned why victims approached personal injury lawyers instead of law enforcement initially, suggesting a financial motive. Denaro echoed this sentiment, asking the public to consider the "mathematical possibilities" of all accusers coming forward simultaneously, none having directly involved law enforcement at the outset.

The defense also points to a notable lack of physical evidence. O’Donnell asserted, "There’s zero [physical] evidence from any of the accusers that I’m aware of," noting that victims allegedly did not go to the hospital for rape kits. He concluded, "There’s zero evidence whatsoever that the assaults occurred."

However, attorneys representing the alleged victims offer a different perspective. Some victims reportedly held back due to shame, fear of not being believed, or intimidation by the brothers' "status and wealth in society." Lindsey Acree, one woman, initially sought to file anonymously to avoid being "known for" her assault. Carissa Peebles, an attorney for another woman, confirmed her client's "lot of fear." An anonymous victim expressed hope that her decision to speak out would encourage others, stating, "No one should have to carry this burden alone, and I hope this serves as a reminder that justice starts with a single step forward."

A contentious point in the case involves communication between an alleged victim and a prosecutor. O’Donnell presented an email from December 2024, in which a woman asked a prosecutor for recommendations for lawyers in Miami handling the Alexander brothers’ case, explicitly stating, "I would like to sue." O’Donnell claimed the prosecutor then provided names and emails of lawyers pursuing civil cases against the brothers. An attorney for this alleged victim called it "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 argued that seeking financial accountability is the alternative for victims. A representative from the District Attorney’s office clarified that the email indicating media-named attorneys was "a response to a direct question, not a referral."

Among the accusers is Maria Suska, who, despite being outside the statute of limitations for the current legal proceedings in Florida, chose to share her story. Suska recounted an alleged assault by Oren in 2014. She described being invited by Oren to dinner at the Versace mansion, expecting a romantic encounter, only to find ten other women and two promoters there. She later agreed to go upstairs with Oren to see the watch tower, where she alleges he attacked her. Suska admitted she didn't file a police report at the time due to fear and self-blame, thinking, "who’s gonna believe me? He’s powerful. He has a lot of connections, a lot of friends." She eventually filed a police report last December, motivated by seeing other women come forward with similar accusations, which made her realize she wasn't alone. Suska's attorney, Todd Poses, echoed the sentiment of other victims' lawyers, criticizing the defense's portrayal of victims as opportunistic.

The Alexander brothers are currently being held without bail at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Their trial is slated for January 2026, or early next year. Despite the challenges of being "away from their families," Denaro stated they are being "strong," adding, "What choice do they have other than to stand and fight these accusations, which are eight, sometimes 12 years old with no physical evidence?" O’Donnell affirmed their resolve, stating, "He knows that he didn’t do anything wrong. As Mr. Denaro said, they have no choice but to sit and fight, and they will."