Trial begins of wealthy Florida brothers accused of sexual abuse over decades
Prosecutors allege real-estate trio Tal, Alon and Oren Alexander raped, assaulted and trafficked dozens of womenProsecutors in New York will tell a jury on Monday that three brothers from a wealthy Florida family raped, sexually assaulted and trafficked dozens of women during a decades-long reign...
<p>Prosecutors allege real-estate trio Tal, Alon and Oren Alexander raped, assaulted and trafficked dozens of women</p><p>Prosecutors in New York will tell a jury on Monday that three brothers from a wealthy Florida family raped, sexually assaulted and trafficked dozens of women during a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/06/alexander-brothers-accusations-miami">decades-long reign</a> of terror and depravity.</p><p>The high-profile trial in Manhattan with elements of money, fame and power has parallels in other recent sex-trafficking cases held there, including the conviction <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/oct/03/sean-diddy-combs-trial-sentence">and sentencing</a> of the musician Sean “Diddy” Combs last year on prostitution-related charges.</p><p><em>Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organizations. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/26/alexander-brothers-trial-new-york">Continue reading...</a>
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