Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander, brothers once prominent in luxury real estate in 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 to 2009. The brothers have pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges, with their trial scheduled for January 2026, and are currently held without bail at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.

Their attorneys, Edward O’Donnell and Joel Denaro, contend that the claims against the Alexander brothers are fabricated and driven by financial motives. O’Donnell stated in an interview that 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.” Denaro questioned the “mathematical possibilities” of all accusers coming forward simultaneously, none initially approaching law enforcement, and all seeking monetary compensation. The defense also asserts there is “zero physical evidence” or “zero evidence whatsoever” to support the assault claims, noting that victims reportedly did not go to hospitals for rape kits.

Conversely, federal prosecutors accuse Oren, 39, and his 38-year-old twin brothers, Alon and Tal, of working together to repeatedly and violently drug, sexually assault, and rape dozens of victims between 2009 and 2021. They allegedly promised women luxury experiences in exchange for sex. Miami Herald reporter Ana Claudia Chacin, who has spoken to several alleged victims, observed an “eerily similar” pattern in their stories, describing women being drugged or consuming excessive alcohol to a state of incapacitation, making them unable to consent.

The alleged victims and their legal representatives offer various reasons for the delay in coming forward. Many cited shame, fear of not being believed, and apprehension about the brothers’ status and wealth in society. Lindsey Acree, for instance, initially wanted to file a lawsuit anonymously to avoid being “known for” her assault. Carissa Peebles, an attorney for one woman, noted her client’s “lot of fear” due to the brothers’ societal standing. Chacin suggested a “domino effect,” where women felt more empowered to speak out as others shared their stories. Maria Suska, one accuser who alleges an assault in 2014, admitted blaming herself and being “scared” to report, eventually filing a police report last year. She explained that she thought “who’s gonna believe me? He’s powerful. He has a lot of connections, a lot of friends. Everybody’s gonna laugh it off.” Another woman who tried to report her assault to the police was allegedly dismissed because authorities stated she had willingly consumed marijuana, which she suspected was laced, and was consequently denied a rape kit at the hospital.

A point of contention revolves around an email from December 2024, in which an alleged victim (Maria Suska) contacted a prosecutor, asking for recommendations for lawyers in Miami handling the Alexander brothers’ case because she wanted to sue. O’Donnell claimed the prosecutor provided names, arguing this demonstrated the financially driven nature of the accusations. However, a representative for the District Attorney’s office clarified that the email indicating attorneys handling civil lawsuits was a “response to a direct question, not a referral.” Attorneys for the alleged victims, including Todd Poses, have criticized the defense for