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They were once known as real estate's A-team. Now a federal jury has convicted the Alexander
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brothers on all 10 counts in a sex trafficking case. A federal jury in New York has found Tal
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and Oren Alexander and their brother Alon guilty on every count, capping a five-week trial where
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11 women testified. Prosecutors said the brothers used their wealth, access, and a party and travel
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lifestyle to draw women into their circle, then drug and sexually assault them. Several women
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told jurors they felt impaired or lost control after drinks or nights out and said the assaults
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followed invitations to exclusive parties and trips. The brothers pleaded not guilty and denied
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the allegations. Defense lawyers told jurors the encounters were consensual and argued prosecutors
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failed to prove a sex trafficking conspiracy. After the verdict, U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton
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called the crimes, quote, chilling, reprehensible, and unacceptable, and praised the women who came
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forward. The family called the decision disappointing, and defense attorneys say they plan to appeal. Sentencing is set for August 6th
